Sponsored Blog Post Elder Orphans: "An older person who is socially or physically isolated, without an available family member or caregiver to help them manage aging." A recent study from the University of Michigan found that an estimated 22% of all American over 65-years-old are at a significant risk of becoming an elder orphan. This is mainly due to the amount of people … [Read more...]
The Retirement Planning Challenges Women Face Are Many
And Caregiving Can Take a Financial Toll. Deb's note: I asked Jane Gore to write this article because the statistics for caregivers are staggering: the average income lost by caregivers each year is a whopping 33%. It is never to late to plan for your retirement and as your circumstances change, revisit any plan that is currently in place. Jane Gore MBA, RICP of Nolan … [Read more...]
VA Aid and Attendance: Money That Can Help Your Veteran or Their Spouse
Understanding the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. Deb's Note: Mom is benefiting from VA Aid and Attendance Benefits as the widow of a veteran. This money has made a huge difference in being able to keep her at home. She qualifies under several of the criteria outlined below: spouse of a veteran, requires aid to perform several activities of daily living and she is legally … [Read more...]
Caregivers: How to Invest in Self-Care
Welcome back! Have you given any thought to what your caregiver shield is made of? First, let's define self-care. Self-care is foremost an awareness of what sustains you and actively tapping into those resources. Sometimes, these resource may feel like indulgences, especially when your schedule is full of care-taking. Maybe you think the ultimate indulgence is massage, … [Read more...]
Caregivers Need to Invest in Self-Care
The physical and mental toll on caregivers. Back in 2003, my husband experienced cardiac arrest, and that turned my world upside down. Fortunately, he recovered fully, but the arc of rehabilitation took a toll on me, his caregiver. During the initial acute phase of hospitalization, I wasn’t directly responsible for taking care of Sean, but I still visited the hospital every … [Read more...]