Have you taken care of a family member or your parents and are worried about the deceased person’s debt? Will you have to repay your mother’s debt? Well, typically, you don’t inherit the debt of your parents or a family member unless you have cosigned on a loan or have taken out a credit card together. You are not liable to repay the debt, even if you’re the only … [Read more...]
Five Tips On Caregiving From a Distance. And an hour away IS distance caregiving.
Keep track of your loved one's health for peace of mind. According to a study conducted by the AARP, 15% of the nearly 34 million Americans who provide care to a loved one are caregiving from a distance of at least one hour or more. Caring for a loved one can be complicated as it is, but when you add distance into the mix, it can have an even greater effect on career, savings, … [Read more...]
PTSD & Trauma Caregiving: How to Cope While Helping Your Loved One Heal
Traumatic memories can resurface in a loved one, especially during or after a hospitalization. When our daughter joined our family six years ago via a special needs international adoption, we knew our lives would change dramatically. We knew things would be hard. We knew we’d join the ranks of sleep-deprived parents around the world. We knew we couldn’t do it … [Read more...]
Why Was My Long Term Care Insurance Claim Denied?
Purchasing Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is a key strategy many people use to ensure financial stability as they age. It is not uncommon to have a Long Term Care Insurance claim be denied. Filing a LTCI claim is hard and multiple contacts with the insurance company during this process is not uncommon. In this article, guest contributor Scott A. Olson, of the LTCShop outlines … [Read more...]
Using Social Media for Healthcare Advocacy
The rise of social media has opened new doors for activism. Though you might not think taking your message to Facebook or Twitter will result in much impact, this is actually a growing way to spread important messages about health, wellness, and resources. According to a Pew Research study, 70% of Americans use social media in some capacity. That’s a huge percentage of the … [Read more...]