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Why Is ‘NO’ So Often The Answer Our Aging Parent Give Us?

March 1, 2021 By Debra Hallisey Leave a Comment

Even more frustrating, is when a yes changes to no. Mom’s recent hospital visit was hard on both of us but it was an opportunity to reset her health and how she moves around in her home. … [More...]

Safety

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What Help is Available for Mom in a Disaster? Where Can I Find Up to the Minute Information in an Emergency?

June 3, 2019 By Debra Hallisey

What state and county services need to know about your seniors needs in a national emergency? Given the record number of floods, fires, … [More...]

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Healthcare Safety and Investment Includes Your Family Home

April 25, 2016 By Debra Hallisey

Just how old is the plumbing? My parents’ house was 57 years old when my father died. Not long after he passed I noticed a crack in the … [More...]

Family Dynamics

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Thank You. Two Words That Mean The World To A Caregiver.

February 15, 2021 By Debra Hallisey

“Caregiving is hard, even on the good days when it brings happiness. It requires commitment, dedication, determination and time.” First Lady Rosalynn Carter As someone who has been a family caregiver for seven … [More...]

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Language Matters in Caregiving.

February 25, 2020 By Debra Hallisey

That includes what we tell ourselves. If you know my work, you know how much I object to the term “Parenting Your Parents.” I object because language carries intent and bias and we don’t even realize it. The words … [More...]

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When your elder has full capacity and you don’t agree with their choices.

February 3, 2020 By Debra Hallisey

The good, the bad and the ugly. The good. Your parent has full capacity. This gives you the opportunity to co-create a team approach to caregiving through conversations and setting boundaries. The bad. Over … [More...]

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Has Caregiving Impacted Your Ability to Work? Plan Carefully for Social Security Benefits.

July 30, 2019 By Danielle Kunkle

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

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