Cost of caring
You can help aging parents get the assistance they need without burning through family finances
When Sue Dietz noticed her mother’s dementia worsening, she began spending every day at her parents’ house near Pittsburgh — making sure her mom was eating properly and taking medications. But the schedule became too much when Dietz’s daughter in North Carolina had a baby. “It wasn’t fair to my daughter that I couldn’t be [...]
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Taking care of an elderly family member
Taking care of an elderly family member is a major commitment in terms of time, money, and emotion. Make sure your clients are prepared to handle the stresses before they’re caught off guard by a sudden accident or illness.
Each day, millions of Americans discover that an aging relative or friend needs help. It can mean [...]
Posted on 5th July 2009No Comments