No one wants to face a large bill for a funeral when they are grieving the loss of a loved one. It’s far preferable, when possible, to make arrangements in advance, utilizing one or more of the following sources of funds.
Amazon has added a “custom alert” to Alexa Together care service, which will allow pings to up to 10 caregivers when there’s particular smart home activity.
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and also for your loved one.
Lewy body dementia reached the public eye in 2014, after reports that Robin Williams died with diffuse Lewy body disease. However, despite the fact that Lewy body dementia is the second most common dementia, it remains frequently unrecognized.
Suspected cases of abuse of Florida’s seniors may get increased scrutiny, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week approving the creation of elder abuse fatality review teams across the state.
It can be frustrating and nerve-racking when you can’t see a loved one face-to-face — a fact that so many family members with loved ones in assisted living or nursing home facilities are discovering during the coronavirus outbreak. To protect those who are most at risk of complications from the disease caused by the coronavirus, COVID-19, health officials have announced strict rules for some facilities with vulnerable older residents.
Young adult children sometimes boomerang back to the safety of a parent’s home when money is tight, the going is tough or difficult times loom. Decades later, middle-aged children often become the safety net for their parents. For some aging parents, the right move is into their adult child’s home.
She can only mouth words and nod her head, but a bed-bound, 91-year-old Long Island woman has made herself clear — she does not want to be taken off the machines that keep her alive.
I am 62, not married and do not have any children. Do I need to be doing anything special with my retirement planning?
See something…say something! Don’t ignore signs of your loved ones changing caregiving needs.