Monthly Archives: November 2015
Widows Face Special Issues In Financial Planning
Close-up of documentsMany older couples, those approaching or even well past retirement age, have wisely made financial plans for the rest of their lives together. What few do, because it’s just too emotionally difficult in most cases, is make further plans for one or the other of them to carry on alone. More often… Read More »
Industrial Designer Found Way To Help Grandmother
A San Francisco-area industrial designer whose grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease did something rather remarkable. Sha Yao, who attended the Academy of Art University, created Eatwell, which an article on the website mentalfloss described as “a seven-piece tableware set with 20 unique features specifically designed to meet the needs of those with physical,… Read More »
Caregivers Should Take Care To Get Care Themselves
Home care People who are willing to become a caregiver to a loved one, regardless of the circumstances, are taking on an awesome responsibility. Consider this set of guidelines offered at Preserve dignity Involve your loved one Promote independence Ask for help Be an advocate Take care of yourself That last guideline might sound… Read More »
Special-Purpose Trust Can Help Parents Of Troubled Adult Children
Parents who find themselves at their wit’s end in trying to help troubled adult children, whether it’s due to mental illness or substance abuse, can at least take some definite actions to reduce the sorrow – their children’s and their own. According to a recent article in The New York Times, what are called… Read More »