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Deb Hallisey is a caregiver knowledge expert. She earned this title seeing her father through his congestive heart failure. She continues to earn it as caregiver for her disabled mother. Read more about Deb.

Sixty-three and NOW I Join the Sandwich Generation?

November 9, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

sandwich generation caregiver

How in God’s name do you people do it? The typical sandwich generation definition is middle-aged adults often in their 40’s and 50’s who care for aging parents and their own children. Currently, about twelve percent of parents are part of this group according to data from the Pew Research Center. This new life has a huge impact on work, finances, relationships and a sandwich … [Read more...]

When Is It OK To Move On After A Loved One Dies?

November 2, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

Saying goodbye to Josh and welcome to Tucker So many of you reached out to share your condolences and words of wisdom in response to my post about losing Josh. I am honored that you felt comfortable sharing your beloved pet stories. In our shared grief, I found healing. In particular, I treasure these words from one Facebook connection, “Know that if love could have saved … [Read more...]

“Would you and Aunt Doris like to come for Thanksgiving?” There is no easy answer this year.

October 19, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

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How will you handle the 2020 holidays? For years we have spent holidays with my mom’s side of the family. On Thanksgiving, the pasta course comes before the turkey. Christmas Eve is the feast of the seven fishes and Easter is a family egg hunt, even if the youngest cousins are now in college. This is my Italian side, so the conversations are fast paced, loud and filled with … [Read more...]

Should I Change Mom’s Medicare Part D Plan?

October 14, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

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Between October 15 and December 17, we have the opportunity with Medicare Open Enrollment to change Medicare health care coverage and prescription drug plans.   Anyone on a Medicare plan should have received the Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) outlining any changes in coverage, costs, or service area. Note any 2022 changes to your health coverage or any Extra … [Read more...]

Caregivers, Do You Worry About Things That Have Not Happened Yet?

September 21, 2020 by Debra Hallisey

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It's called anticipatory anxiety. The first time I heard the term ‘anticipatory anxiety’, I was listening to Nat Berman, CEO of Uncoached on Jeff Baietto’s podcast InJoy Success episode 65. He was talking about cold calling, something he hated. As he explained, the anticipation of making the calls was worse than the reality of cold calling. The term caught my attention. I … [Read more...]

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