Category Archives: Family Members

Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Professional Help

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members
long-distance caregivers need support

During the holiday season families and friends visit aging loved ones. Frequently this is the time when they discover troubling changes in health, behavior, or physical appearance of their family member. Many will discover their aging loved one now needs more help or attention. Recent Survey Reveals Top Reasons Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Help Long-distance caregivers … Continue reading Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Professional Help →

Five Tips to Help Family Caregivers Balance Responsibilities

Caregiving, Family Members
I am an only child caring for aging parents

November marks National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize the countless individuals like you who make the everyday commitment to care for a loved one. Today, an estimated 39.8 million Americans serve as caregivers for one or more of their family members.1 Of that number, many of these individuals care for an aging … Continue reading Five Tips to Help Family Caregivers Balance Responsibilities →

How Do I Know If Grandpa Needs Help? What to Look for During Holiday Visits

Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members,
warning signs to look for during holiday visits

Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country.  For those with aging parents or loved ones, these visits are an important time to take stock amidst the hustle and bustle, and to make plans.  Make the Most of Holiday Visits: What to Look … Continue reading How Do I Know If Grandpa Needs Help? What to Look for During Holiday Visits →

What Aging Parents Want Their Children to Remember

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5 things you should know about your aging parents

The caregiving role reversal for aging parents and adult children is never easy. As an Aging Life Care™ Specialist, I have watched this transition happen in a variety of scenarios all with a  different set of circumstances. But through it all, there is a common message that parents want their adult children to know – … Continue reading What Aging Parents Want Their Children to Remember →

Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial Managers, Guardianship, ,
Planning for the Care of Special Needs Children

Having an adult child with “special needs,” and planning ahead for his or her care, is a concern for parents throughout the child’s lifespan.  Most of these adult children are extremely dependent upon their parents, counting on them to provide fully for their safety and well-being, as well as love and encouragement. As the parents … Continue reading Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent →

Aging and Addiction

Aging Parents, Baby Boomers, Family Members, ,
alcohol and dementia

Substance abuse is often overlooked or misdiagnosed in older adults. But addiction does not discriminate — it can affect individuals of any age, gender, race, cultural background, or lifestyle. Know the warning signs of addiction and you can seek proper treatment for your loved one.   Recognize the Warning Signs of Addiction in Aging Adults by … Continue reading Aging and Addiction →

Need Help Caring for Aging Parents?

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Baby Boomers, Care Managers, Family Members, ,
long-distance caregivers

Hiring an Aging Life Care Professional™  when you need help caring for aging parents is really no different from hiring an attorney for legal needs or a CPA for preparing taxes.  Aging Life Care Professionals guide you through the often complicated maze of long-term care. From determining optimal housing to managing chronic health care issues, the … Continue reading Need Help Caring for Aging Parents? →

Aging Life Care Managers Ensure Estate Plan Matches Reality of Care Needs

Aging Life Care Professionals, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial, Guardianship, Long-Term Care, , ,
Retirement Checklist

The typical estate planning team most often includes the attorney, an accountant, financial advisor, and sometimes an insurance professional.  With the increased number of older adults in our society and the changing landscape of family systems, there is a growing need for an estate planning team to include the professionals who can make client-specific recommendations … Continue reading Aging Life Care Managers Ensure Estate Plan Matches Reality of Care Needs →

Supporting Caregivers

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Annual Conference, Caregiving, Family Members, ,
long-distance caregivers need support

Caregivers are America’s modern day superheroes, just as Terry Fulmer describes in a recent NextAvenue.org article. While there are resources and support systems out there to help, they are not always easy to find or accessible to all. As Fulmer points out in her article, it often takes the help of a paid Aging Life Care Professional™ … Continue reading Supporting Caregivers →