As your parents get older, they will start to rely on you for help if they cannot manage alone. As their child, you might be more than willing to give them the support they need. However, you do need to take care of yourself when you’re caring for them. If you don’t, you could fall …
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Noticing that your parents are aging and starting to struggle with everyday tasks can be upsetting. Sometimes they can become less able over a long period, or, the deterioration in their health can happen fast. While it is distressing to think of your parents finding life tough, there are lots of ways you can help …
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It is essential that you take legal action as an adult to protect your possessions and yourself. A trust, insurance, retirement planning, a living will, a power of attorney, a POD, and a debt management plan are a few examples. By putting these legal procedures in place, you can make sure that your wishes are …
When thinking about estate planning many people don’t even consider all the digital data, accounts, photos, computer files, cloud storage, and search history information they may be leaving behind when they pass. That is why it is important to make sure you have a digital assets plan as part of your estate plan. An estate …
As you age, your living arrangements can become a tricky subject to navigate. Exploring your options for the golden years of your life may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to stay in your current home, downsize to a smaller place, or move into an assisted living facility, it’s essential …
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Having peace of mind as your parents’ age is important. A large generation is entering retirement and quickly approaching their senior years. This means that their children are looking for ways to stay in touch with and care for them. Today’s technology makes it easier to care for aging parents, whether they are close by …
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Many parents find themselves in a situation where they move from having a full house to an empty nest. As children grow up and forge their own paths, many people find themselves at a crossroads where they try to decide whether to stay put or sell up. If you’re thinking about relocating, or you’re considering …
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Hospice care is end-of-life care. A team of health care professionals and volunteers provides it. They give medical, psychological, and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort, and dignity. The caregivers try to control pain and other symptoms so a person can remain as alert and …
It’s not necessarily something that anyone wants to wish their time away to when planning. However, planning for retirement has its benefits. There are certainly a number of reasons why it’s important to plan for retirement ahead of time, especially if you’re currently suited to a lifestyle that you don’t want to give up. …
Many of us have known people in life who aren’t properly equipped for it. Luckily, most people will grow into functioning capable adults around their 20s, with a few taking an extra decade off to prepare themselves. For the parent of an unprepared child, especially one who is approaching or at adulthood, it can become …
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An empty nest. It is by far the saddest saying one could create. Indeed, a nest is, by definition, a structure that has been built to fulfill a function. Birds only build a nest when they are preparing to have offspring. Very occasionally a nest is built as an accommodation for the animal itself. It …
Leaving home is a formative time for kids. They finally get a taste of independence and get to see what it’s like when mom isn’t there to pick up the pieces. But, it’s not only the kids who experience a reality shock. Parents suffer too because they aren’t used to an empty house. With …
