Last week, the focus was on long-term planning. Let’s follow up this week by looking at Caregiving statistics in 2025. By the Numbers According to AARP last year, over 53 million people in the U.S. were providing unpaid care. Of the 53M caregivers, 36% are between the ages 50-64; 22% are between the ages of […]
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I recently received a question asking what to do when a loved one dies whether at home or in a facility. I started researching and learned from the Funeral Consumer Alliance that there are ten states that require a Funeral Director’s involvement – this was news to me. The ten states that require a family
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The deadline for filing a tax return is next month. If you’re filing on behalf of a relative or friend who has died, today’s post will address what to do if filing for a decedent. Knowing what to do and where to start is something I didn’t know when I had to file a tax
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How familiar are you with the term authorized user on credit cards? After a number of conversations about this topic, decided It was time to Blog about this important topic. Want to make sure you’re all in the know! When my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s it was time for my mom to have her
In June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Health comes to the forefront. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible progressive brain disorder that takes away memory, thinking skills and in time the ability to do simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of
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Patient Advocacy is top of mind this week as I check in on a friend’s mom. My heart goes out to the healthcare professionals. The impact from Covid is felt across the board – from CNA’s, to Nurses, to Case Managers, to PT/OT, to Doctors. Post-Covid, patient advocacy seems more important that ever. Let’s dig
Did you realize that November is Pet Cancer Awareness month? If you haven’t seen my online courses covering Pets there are three areas. Take a look at Pet Care and Comfort here for some additional tips! https://courses.thelivingplanner.com/courses/furrever-loved-pet-care-care-comfort Pets are integral to family 🐾 And, while they don’t “talk” like humans they communicate with us in
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Fire! What do you think about when you hear the word fire? This week has given me numerous observations after experiencing a fire nearby that I’d like to share with you all while they’re fresh. Plan, Plan, Practice and Plan more! Receiving notifications from accurate sources: city emergency notifications Cal Fire emergency resources and the
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Caregiving is a topic many (most) will or have faced in life. Long distance caregiving adds an additional element to the equation. Caregiving resources have developed quite a bit over the years. Knowing about and using resources when you need help with long distance and/or local caregiving is why I’m writing this post today. State
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Summer preparation for wildfires and hurricanes is high on the list for 2022. It’s time to get prepared from coast to coast. Where are my Contingency Planners?! If you are or know of a person who likes to:▶Control What You Can▶ Have a Plan B▶ Plan In AdvanceJoin my 12 Week Business and Personal Contingency
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