by Kim Barnes | Jun 23, 2022 | Housing, Legal
If you want to protect your property and avoid probate… A Lady Bird Deed. Or a Lady Bird Trust. You hear those terms tossed around as simple fixes for complex financial situations with aging parents. But one is actually a misnomer. And the other is very...
by Kim Barnes | Jun 9, 2022 | Caregiving, Quality of Life
The art of communicating with Mom or Dad and helping them see what is best. When driving is dangerous for Mom or Dad, sometimes we have to take the keys away. And that’s not always easy. Matt Gurwell with Senior Care Authority is a retired Ohio State Trooper....
by Kim Barnes | Jun 2, 2022 | Caregiving, Health, Housing
When you need it. How you get it. What it involves. A stay in Skilled Nursing often comes after a stay in the hospital for our aging parents. It can bring a lot of confusion with it. How you get it, where you go, who is eligible and more. Jamie Smithson has worked...
by Kim Barnes | May 24, 2022 | Communication, Financial, Quality of Life
What steps can you take to protect your parents? Is love in the air? Does it seem a little late or rushed? When our aging parent starts to date, it can be a little concerning. We want them happy but don’t want them to take any risks. Sara Scott and Todd...
by Kim Barnes | May 17, 2022 | Caregiving, Quality of Life
Great ideas to keep them engaged. As our aging parents get older it’s still important to keep them active and engaged. It can be difficult, especially if they are mostly at home. But you may not realize they can “travel” and “exercise”...
