Taking Care of Yourself: Workman’s Comp The fresh scent of spring is in the air and you feel exhausted. Dad and mom have you bouncing back and forth while you try to spend more time with your children, but you are not alone. Earlier today, while at work, you picked up a bit heavier box […]

Do Not Resuscitate Order Decisions The last days of winter are upon us and you spent last Saturday morning talking with your son about his potential college choices and Saturday afternoon with mom. During the conversation with mom, she spoke of her friend’s experience and the plans she made in case she needed drastic medical

Thinking about Long Term Care Costs Well, the New Year is here and you have been planning ahead with your mom. Last year, dad passed and went to be in God’s Kingdom. Mom is now asking you to help her look at some options to help pay for future expenses. Now is the time to

Questions about the Medicare Advantage Plan Last fall, in more pain, mom had more x-rays of her hip and the doctors say it’s time for a replacement. She has asked me to review her Medicare health insurance plan and see how it works and explore the options she has. Tonight, our daughter has a basketball

Medicare and Hospice – Who Pays? The Christmas Holiday Season will be different this year; bitter, sweet. Your dad’s health has been slipping and he has said “enough” to the medical treatment he has been receiving. While in most cases a person on hospice care can be cared for at home, dad is a big

Concerns about Depression in the Elderly The leaves are mostly down and the cooler days indicate winter is coming. This is Saturday and your husband is getting your home ready for the winter and hopes to get over to mom’s home today to winterize there also. Life today is active, especially for women aged 45

Asking the Doctor Questions It’s Columbus Day, your children are out of school and your mom has a doctor’s appointment this morning. How do you make sure the kids are looked after and still get mom to the doctor? Life today is active, especially for women aged 45 — 56 who care for both their

Senior Assisted Living Facilities – Are They Right For Your Parents? It’s Friday and mom and dad want you to have lunch with them at a “senior living center” they are considering moving into. You plan on rushing home afterward to meet with your daughter who is cheering at her high school football game tonight.

Is it Time to Consider a Healthcare Power of Attorney? It’s August now and it’s time to get prepared for another school year for your children. Dad is seeing the doctor more frequently as they want to monitor his medical condition. Today, dad sees the doctor at 11 am making it a bit tough to

Helping your Parents With Their Personal Finances Like last month, you woke up a bit early today, now you are trying to figure out how you can get mom to her 3:30 pm doctor’s appointment and see your son’s school baseball game at 4:00 pm. Life today is active, especially for women aged 45 —