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Caregiving Contracts - Is it fair to accept $ for the care of a loved-one?

Caregiving Contracts – Is it fair to accept $ for the care of a loved-one?

According to Geoff Bernhardt, an elder law attorney in Portland, Oregon, a recent article in US News & World Report states that “more than 50 million family members provide more than 300 billion a year in uncompensated care to family members.”  This care is frequently provided by an adult child who has either moved back [...]

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 walk-in bath tubs: a review

walk-in bath tubs: a review

My father, who lives with me, has his own bathroom here.  Unfortunately, it was a bathroom that contained a combination tub/shower with a glass door.  Because my father has difficulty with his balance and also has some neuropathy, we knew we needed a different set-up for him. It was dangerous for him to step over [...]

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GUILT

GUILT

Guilt is an almost inevitable part of caring for aging parents. Whether it’s the feeling of not providing enough care, having to restrict the use of automobiles, or power tools for safety reasons, leaving the house without the elder, exchanging angry words when caught in the frustration and fatigue of the moment or the placing [...]