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When to help mom financially and how to split the cost with your siblings.
Your mother is only living on Social Security and little else and is barely getting by. Your father can only afford an assisted living facility with poor care. Should you and your siblings help them financially? Do you split it evenly despite a large difference in...
What is ageism and how this type of discrimination hurts those over 50.
We have seen ageism many, many times. Someone over 50 is easily eliminated from their job for no fault of their own and cannot find another position because companies discriminate against older adults. Older women in the work place are let go and told, "Now you can...
What not to say to someone with dementia
"Your mother died twelve years ago." "You are wrong, Tylenol is the same as Acetaminophen. It doesn't matter." "For the fifth time your doctor's appointment is tomorrow at 10:00." "I am your husband not your father." Do not say any of these things in response to a...
How to know when outside help is needed
What is the real problem? As we age, we may need more help to complete tasks that we may have been doing for decades. We may have been able to make meals for a family of five at one time, but now we struggle to make one nutritious meal. Maybe we could do errands and...
Scams directed to older adults are more frequent and more sophisticated. Six solutions.
Everyone is headed back to the office more and more - including scammers. Recently I have heard of a few of my friends' parents being the victim of these crimes. Not only are scams targeting older adults everywhere, they are more sophisticated for several reasons....
Crazy, touching stories about our work
How we help people - the crazy, touching things we do When you are an Extra Daughter or Son you encounter many situations - some are touching, sad or hilarious. We have seen and done so much in the last few years. Here is a sample: Test drove and purchased a new car...
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