Escape from the Mayo after disagreements about treatment
Last year, a clash between doctors and a young woman and her family culminated in an escape/abduction. The family framed it as an escape, the hospital as an abduction and reported it to local law...
View ArticleAutism awareness month: Conservatorship or power of attorney?
When an adult child or other loved one is on the spectrum who handles his or her finances The answer cannot be the same for each family or individual. Generally, two legal approaches exist. In the...
View ArticleComplicated family dynamics? Plan ahead to avoid sibling rivalry.
Often, siblings are in their 60s or 70s, but rivalries remain and may have only intensified over the years with career and financial success or lack thereof. From the time Mom or Dad needs more care,...
View ArticleHow special needs care has changed across one lifetime
Just a few decades ago, the care and respect that those with special needs received was far different. As recently as the 1960s, those with differing mental or physical abilities were all but...
View ArticleAlleviating the stress of caring for parents and children
The proverbial sandwich generation is growing as baby boomers set longevity records. The challenge becomes the need to be around more for an aging father – after the recent death of my mother – while...
View ArticleAnswering ‘When can I go home?’ after a move to assisted living
With advancing age comes a time when a loved one needs more care. The death of a spouse may trigger a realization that Mom or Dad cannot live alone, the stairs may be just too steep or the house just...
View ArticleHearing loss, cognitive decline and your parent’s care plan: 5 FAQs
Even if it seems innocuous at first, untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline and other problems. These problems all have implications for daily living and the care arrangements that may be...
View ArticleHow to defuse sibling conflict over an elderly parent’s care
Taking on the responsibility of caring for an aging parent is often a family undertaking. If you have any siblings, you may need to come together to do what’s best for mom or dad. Sometimes that’s much...
View ArticleHow to recognize – and manage – caregiver stress
Being a caregiver is often a 24/7 responsibility. The loved one you’re helping to look after may need assistance at any time of day, no matter what you’re doing or how you’re feeling. The...
View ArticleConsider benefits when planning a special needs trust
You want your children to have the best life possible, which means supporting them when they are young. In some cases, you may need to continue to support them for the rest of their lives or even after...
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