Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. In addition to making sure that your loved one is safe and their daily needs are met, you are also faced with the fact that there are many financial and legal issues that must be addressed. …
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As women, we are often expected to fill multiple roles: that of a loving mother, career woman, supportive wife or partner, volunteer in the community and, at some point for many, a new role—that of caregiver to our parents or loved ones. For the last 30 years, I have helped clients plan for their “golden …
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November is National Caregiver month, and we are honoring those around the world who care for aging or disabled loved ones. This could be special needs loved ones, aging loved ones with Dementia and other cognitive diseases, loved ones who simply need help with the daily activities of living that include things like meal preparation, …
When most people hear the word legacy, they immediately think of money or something passed from one generation to the next. But legacy is actually more about how we live our lives and how we are remembered. This idea seems to be shared by poet, Linda Ellis in the last line of her poem, The …
Legacy is one of the most difficult and important issues we all face because it has to do with our existence and answers these three important questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Have I made a difference? I believe legacy begins in the heart and moves to the head. Planning should begin with vision, values, and your goals …
