Your 89-year old mother is in failing health and doesn’t have the resources for private care. She wants to stay in her own home but can’t care needs assistance in caring for herself. What can you do? A new solution for many elder care related problems. Vets for Elders offers many solutions that could help with the challenges of caring […]

Are you challenged with hiring a caregiver to help with an older family member? It’s a big responsibility to care for someone you love. Often, families can’t manage the demands that essential caregiving requires. So, they look for professional assistance with daily tasks.

Elder abuse occurs in many forms, with some types of abuse being more visible than others. If family members see bruises or unusual bank account activity, it’s easy to identify the possibility of abuse. On the other hand, elder isolation is a form of elder abuse that often goes unnoticed.

As a Private Trustee and Executor, I see all kinds of families, elders and situations. I’ve seen the benefits of planning ahead and the disasters of avoiding the topic (aging, death, incapacity, money, etc…).

Being a caregiver is not only physically exhausting, it can also be mentally challenging.  Staying on top of all the needs of someone you love and care for is daunting. Whether you are a new caregiver or a longtime supporter of a family member, it’s possible that you have experienced caregiver decision fatigue.