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Long Distance Caregiving in a Nutshell Part #2

28. Sep, 2011 • Categories: Aging and Longevity, Baby Boomer, Blog, Caregiving, Death & Dying, Parenting • by

10. It’s vital to keep your loved one socializing – not isolated. If they aren’t 11. What are all of the available services in their community? What’s needed to access them? Some states have free community services or funds for care. You can contact the State Dept. of Human Services for information for individual states. [...]

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Long Distance Caregiving in a Nutshell Part #1

21. Sep, 2011 • Categories: Aging and Longevity, Baby Boomer, Blog, Death & Dying, Life Management, Parenting, Retirement • by

Needless to say, caring for a loved one long distance has additional challenges. As with most difficult things, breaking down the pieces will help to put the puzzle together the quickest and easiest. Here is a partial breakdown of what to consider and plan for: 1. What are the real issues to deal with now [...]

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Life or Death? YOU Need a Dog

14. Sep, 2011 • Categories: Aging and Longevity, Baby Boomer, Blog, Death & Dying • by

As we age, we tend to want to keep Life simple and routine. Maybe we want to scale down, to not spend too much so we can actively save for retirement. Are you thinking you want to spend your time in an uncomplicated way, not having to think about too many different things As a [...]

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Taking Care of My Loved One is Killing Me!

30. May, 2011 • Categories: Aging and Longevity, Baby Boomer, Blog, Death & Dying, Life Management, Retirement, Stress Management • by

Home care or dealing with assisted living, is one of the most difficult roles any of us can play.  Physically exhausting, mentally confusing and frustrating, the demands of care giving can become overwhelming.  Strokes, paralysis, Alzheimer’s or extended illness; these carry long term challenges and tolerations. Are you taking care of a spouse who has [...]

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Is Your Home Grandchildren Proof? 24 Things You Should Know!

19. Sep, 2009 • Categories: Baby Boomer, Blog, Parenting • by

The 13 basic things you need to grandchildren proof your home. Baby Boomers and those retiring have probably already heard these before, but just in case you haven’t: 1.) Pick up all breakables that little hands could reach or knock over 2.) Get baby locks for lower cabinets or drawers that you don’t want opened [...]

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