My two children are both capable of handling my medical and financial needs, but I can't decide who will be my power of attorney. Can't I just name them both? Certainly, but it depends. For medical decisions, it is recommended…
Life’s biggest challenge is facing our own death. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time. Medical technology can now keep us alive long after we have ceased to…
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) projects the number of Americans in need of long-term care (LTC) to be more than 12 million with nearly half those seniors exhibiting some form of dementia. According to Forbes.com, about…
Family systems frequently step in to provide health care to their aging relatives. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives,…
A caregiver tending to a loved one during a crisis is challenging, and the ongoing challenges in our world mean that being prepared is more important than ever before. Caregivers must balance the need for their care partner's health and…
Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. But aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are more likely to live alone in…
The importance of making end-of-life preparations cannot be stressed enough. Many put off making these plans thinking there is always time. The sad reality is that none of us are guaranteed time. Others may be bothered by the thought of…
Nursing homes are naturally more susceptible to disease because of the frequent movement of nursing personnel between areas and the communal environment. Before the coronavirus pandemic, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report in 2019 found that 82 percent of the…
One of the most important rights of being a US citizen is the right to vote, but this right could be revoked if you became a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid…
Often parents live far away from their children in the US. Managing aging parents’ or in-laws’ medical events can be a serious challenge without proper preparation and understanding of what your parents' strategy may or may not be, no matter…
