There are many things we prepare for in life, getting married, having kids, buying a home, retirement, etc. Unfortunately, most of us do not prepare for the day we notice that our parents, grandparents, or other aging loved one needs more help than before. They seem to be doing fine in some areas of their life,…
Owen hated his life. The Tuesday after Memorial Day, he trudged up metal stairs in the unseasonably hot late afternoon. He was on autopilot walking toward the second level condo he shared with his Uncle Andy for the last five years. He was 53, overweight, separated from his wife, Sally, estranged from his kids and…
If you are a caregiver for someone with memory loss or Alzheimer’s, you may want to pull out your hair with frustration. There is help available. Jo Huey has spent her professional career as an advocate for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Jo Huey in her 2001 book “Ten Simple Solutions for Caregivers” provides…
By: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Are you concerned for a friend, neighbor or family member that may need some extra help to continue to live safely at home? You may have noticed one or more of the following: They have bruises on their arms and are unstable…