When Power of Attorney Disagreements Threaten Family Unity Try Reframing
Dear Carol: Our 70-year-old parents announced that they are planning to see an elder law attorney to name a Power of Attorney and...
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Do Parents Really Want to Live with Their Adult Children?
It’s difficult to pinpoint how many aging parents live with their adult children, but there is certainly a lot more interest in...
Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15: Plans Changing, Premiums Increasing
Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2025, for 2026 coverage. My usual advice stands. Ignore the calls, look over...
Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...
Sibling Pressures Caregiver to Take Mom Home to Save Money on Care
Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged single woman who only wants the best for her mom. Six months ago, she moved to assisted...
Parent’s Death Left Family Unable to Access Vital Online Accounts
Dear Carol: I rarely see this problem addressed. My dad, a widower, was in excellent health for someone in their 70s. He...
The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The only certainty when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is that a senior’s condition will progressively worsen. The National Alzheimer’s Association has developed...
How to Approach Parents Who Appear to Need Help but Resist Your Efforts
Dear Carol: My parents are in their mid-eighties and live in the same home where they raised the family. They were doing...
Should You Quit Your Job To Care for Your Elderly Parent?
As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is...
Having ‘The Talk’: How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Parents
Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...
