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What Do Residents of Assisted Living Communities Need That Few Offer?

January 30, 2023 By Debra Hallisey Leave a Comment

A sense of purpose. We all need a sense of purpose and we forget that this need does not go away as we age. Yes, the social interaction provided by Assisted Living (AL) communities does on … [More...]

Caregiving

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Dealing With Grief Relief.

January 9, 2023 By Debra Hallisey

I hated my mother’s wheelchair. It was heavy, cumbersome and crazy difficult to get in and out of my SUV. I was worried that the time was … [More...]

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Sorrow and Joy. So often these two emotions live side-by-side in our life as caregivers.

December 13, 2022 By Debra Hallisey

You may have seen my social media posts last week about the death of my mother. Her passing was swift, peaceful and completely unexpected. I … [More...]

Resources

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Frustrated By Your Inability To Find A Clinical Trial?

July 11, 2022 By Debra Hallisey

Rare Patient Voice Can Help.  Rare Patient Voice (RPV) has a mission: to empower patients and caregivers with rare and non-rare conditions to share their voices. They live out this mission by connecting … [More...]

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Caregivers and Care Recipients

November 23, 2021 By Debra Hallisey

Are you struggling to decide on what to buy your elder for the holidays? I am. Mom is almost 90 and let’s face it, doesn’t need much. Fortunately, Elizabeth Miller of the Happy Healthy Caregiver, spends hours each … [More...]

A Technology Tool That Doesn’t Require Your Senior To Have Any Technical Ability.

October 25, 2021 By Debra Hallisey

Sociavi, a simple way to communicate, share and engage with your loved one. The pandemic amplified the importance of technology and its ability for us to stay connected to our elders. It also showed us the … [More...]

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Will You Have To Repay Your Mom’s Debt After Her Death?

January 24, 2022 By Guest Contributor

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Deb Hallisey is a caregiving consultant available for advisory services, speaking engagements, and guest blog articles.

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Advocate for Mom and Dad LLC
P.O. Box 55340
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Lawrenceville, NJ 08638

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