by Kim Barnes | Jul 31, 2023 | Caregiving, Legal
It takes time, money and a judge. When you don’t get a Power of Attorney in time, you often have to rely on Guardianship to handle the finances and housing and more of your aging parent. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Guardianship can be a long and...
by Kim Barnes | Jul 6, 2023 | Communication, Quality of Life
What do we do when it’s unsafe for our aging parents to drive? Taking the keys away from your aging parent isn’t always easy. But sometimes you can get help. Sheri Gipson is the Driver License Division Chief for the Department of Public Safety in Texas....
by Kim Barnes | Jun 19, 2023 | Communication, Quality of Life
How they navigate senior challenges. What types of problems are your aging parents going through? John Barnes is 85 years old and has recently had to tackle cataract surgery, hearing aids, a pacemaker, and going to a support group after his wife went to memory....
by Kim Barnes | Jun 5, 2023 | Communication, Quality of Life, Technology
Aging parents are often the targets. Our aging parents have it tough enough in many aspects. It’s even worse that people try to scam them. The phone call from someone who says their grandchild needs money. The email that says their account has problems. The...
by Kim Barnes | May 30, 2023 | Caregiving
Tips for getting a license or an ID card if your elderly parent is no longer driving. Do you still need a drivers license if you’re not driving anymore? Will an expired license work as an ID? How do you change from a license to an ID? We see lots of these...
