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6 Practical Tips for Managing Conflict in Family Caregiving
As the aging population continues to grow in the U.S., more and more families are in the position of having to work together in the care of their aging loved ones. At first glance, this would seem to reduce stress as care responsibilities are shared among siblings and/or extended family members. The reality, however, is…
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Caring for Your Aging Parent from a Distance
Of the more than 34.2 million Americans who are providing care for an aging loved one, 15% of them live at least an hour away from that family member, according to the National Institute on Aging. This can present a significant burden to the caretaker – physically, emotionally and financially. The typical family caregiver is…
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Unwanted Conversations: Aging Parents and Money
I’m pleased to share this guest blog with you this month. It’s written by David Solie, an author, educator and thought leader on the psychology of aging. Older adults have a deep resistance to having conversations with their adult children about money. Why? It arises from three psychological factors that coalesce in the last phase of life…
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Choosing a Medical Alert System
In a recent survey, nearly 90% of seniors said they preferred to “age in place,” living in their own homes. Although family members and loved ones want to respect their wishes, there can be real risks associated with independent senior living. According to the National Council of Aging, one in three adults over 65 experience…
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Memory Loss: Normal Aging or Dementia?
“You know what they say, the memory’s the first thing to go.” How often has a friend jokingly said that to you when you can’t remember the name of an actor, or have forgotten something (again) at home? The thing is, memory is often one of the first things to falter as we age. But…
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Starting “The Conversation” with Your Aging Parents
If you were visiting your aging parents over the holidays and took my advice about checking for health and safety issues, the next natural step is to have “the conversation.” The content of that conversation will differ based on what you found, and your parents’ situation, but there’s a general consensus among adult children that…
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Visiting Aging Parents for the Holidays? Look for These Signs of Concern
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with family and friends, and celebrate the season together. They are also an opportune time to do a loving check up on your aging family members. If you are only able to see your parents once or twice a year, you are in a good position…
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Home Safety for your Aging Parents
AARP reports that most people want to stay in their own home as they age. The challenge for their adult children, however, is honoring that wish while ensuring the safety and well-being of their loved ones. The elderly are particularly vulnerable to injury from accidents at home. According to the Center for Disease Control, one…
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Does your “outgo” exceed your income?
This is Part 3, the final chapter in our series – Can You Afford to Retire? In Part 1 of this series I talked about the importance of having a good understanding of your financial situation when making decisions about retirement. In Part 2, I shared the steps for beginning that analysis. Here’s a recap:…
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Can You Afford to Retire – Running the Numbers
This is Part 2 in our series – Can You Afford to Retire? Conventional wisdom says that you should have at least $1million in savings before you retire. But the fact is, each person’s needs during retirement are different based on lifestyle, health, location, living arrangement, and a host of other factors. Before panicking that…
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