Planning for you and your pet is important. One unexpected outcome of the coronavirus is how it highlights the need for everyone, at all ages, to let their wishes be known through a living will / advance directive for healthcare. What I have not thought through completely is what happens to Josh if I am unable to care for him. It’s been on my mind lately as more and more … [Read more...]
Social Distance Doesn’t Have To Mean Social Isolation For Your Elder.
Now more than ever, it is time to embrace technology. Who would have thought that social media and applications developed for the business world would help us get through a pandemic? Between Facetime, Skype and Google Hangouts, there are ways of connecting your loved one to family members multiple times a day. Zoom and Free Conference Call have been used by business for … [Read more...]
Who will make sure my wishes are followed? Who will see that I am legally protected?
Key answers for elder orphans We have been talking about professionals who will help Elder Orphans take and keep control of their lives. Last week we focused on Aging Life Care Specialists and Daily Money Managers. This week we are shining the spotlight on two more members of your support team. Elder Law Attorney Rekha Rao, Rao Legal Group, LLC Why is estate planning … [Read more...]
Who will support me through a healthcare crisis? Who will pay my bills if I can’t?
Key questions for elder orphans In last week’s article I wrote about the difficulties people who are estranged from family or have no traditional support system will face as they age. Planning for professional help is one way we elder orphans can take and keep control. To that end, I asked two colleagues how they can help. Life Planning and Healthcare: Aging Life Care … [Read more...]
Growing old is not for the faint of heart and it requires careful planning.
Especially if you don’t have a family support system. “Elder Orphan” is a term embraced by some and shunned by others. It’s hard to determine who first coined the words, but it has become a common way to describe a group of people who share some characteristics. According to the October 2016 abstract Elder Orphans Hiding in Plain Sight: A Growing Vulnerable Population … [Read more...]