A “Living Will” is a written document that describes a person’s wishes for medical care in the event that they have a terminal illness with little chance of returning to a quality life. Five Wishes is a unique publication that serves as a guide to completing a Living Will, making the process easier.

Because dementia impairs a person’s memory, cognitive abilities, and decision-making skills, it often leads to changes in behavior and judgment. These challenges create significant concerns when it comes to gun ownership and safety. Here’s how to make a plan to deal with it.

None of us know for sure when our loved one will need more supervision and care, but we know it will happen eventually. Therefore it makes sense to discuss with your loved one the potential need for moving, long before such a move is needed. Here is some guidance.

It’s a sad reality that we all must be on guard every day to protect ourselves from fraud and scams. Frauds and scams come in a wide variety of flavors and trends, and can be very creative in how they draw us in. In most cases these scams prey on our fears and try to prompt us to pay out of fear.  Here’s how to protect yourself.

Here is a list of common ruses that attempt to cheat you out of private information and financial assets.

Es una triste realidad que todos debamos estar alerta a diario para protegernos del fraude y las estafas. Estas se presentan de muchas formas y tendencias, y pueden ser muy creativas a la hora de engañarnos. En la mayoría de los casos, se aprovechan de nuestros miedos e intentan que paguemos por temor. Aquí te explicamos cómo protegerte.

Aquí hay una lista de trucos comunes que intentan engañarlo para obtener información privada y activos financieros.

If your loved one is at a point in their disease’s progression that they can no longer live on their own, you need to choose a facility to provide what is called “residential” care. There are several types of such facilities, and knowing the options for each kind of facility will help as you consider your loved one’s needs. Here’s an overview.

Si su ser querido se encuentra en un punto de la progresión de su enfermedad en el que ya no puede vivir por sí solo, debe elegir un centro que le brinde lo que se denomina atención “residencial”. Existen varios tipos de este tipo de centros y conocer las opciones para cada tipo de centro le ayudará a considerar las necesidades de su ser querido. A continuación, se ofrece una descripción general.

Muchos cuidadores familiares identifican asumir el papel de tomadores de decisiones médicas para un ser querido como uno de sus mayores desafíos. A continuación se presentan algunos pasos que un cuidador familiar puede seguir para apoyar con confianza los deseos de su ser querido en cuanto a las decisiones médicas al final de su vida.

Many family caregivers identify taking on the role of medical decision maker for a loved one as one of their greatest challenges. Here are some steps that a family caregiver can take to confidently support their loved one’s wishes for end-of-life medical decisions.

As the primary advocate for your loved one, you need to feel confident and comfortable adding your voice to the conversations about their care. Here’s how to communicate with your healthcare providers.

It is never too early to get organized with your finances and get ready to file your taxes. For many people this can seem to be a complicated, confusing, and daunting topic. Fortunately there are several services available for you to help you get through the maze. Here’s how to start.

Planning a move is stressful. It can be overwhelming when thinking of all the entities that need to be notified. However, being proactive and utilizing checklists can help minimize that stress and ensure the various services and systems your loved one has come to rely on remain smoothly operating. Here is a list to help guide you.

Los servicios de “cuidado privado” y “cuidado de acompañante” tienen como objetivo ayudar a su ser querido a realizar de manera segura las actividades cotidianas, como el cuidado personal, la preparación de comidas, la limpieza de la casa y ofrecerle compañía. Estos servicios también pueden ofrecer un descanso a los cuidadores, que pueden aprovechar el tiempo para estar solos. A continuación, se incluye una lista de empresas locales recomendadas de cuidado privado y de acompañante que pueden resultarle útiles en su camino como cuidador.

“Adult Day” centers are intended to help provide care and companionship for your loved one who needs assistance or supervision throughout the day. Adult Day can provide valuable respite to caregivers while encouraging socialization and engagement for your loved one. Here is a list of local adult day centers that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

“Private Duty Care” and “Companion Care” are services intended to help your loved one to safely get through day-to-day activities such as personal care, preparing meals, housecleaning, and offering companionship. These services can also offer a break for caregivers, who can use the time to be on their own. Here is a list of recommended local private duty and companion care companies that might be useful in your caregiving journey.

No family caregiver wants to think they wouldn't be able to help their loved one, but the chance that something could happen to you that would make it impossible for you to provide the care support you do now makes it critical you identify an individual who is the best “Plan B” caregiver, able to quickly take over as advocate and guardian for your Loved One in the event that is needed.

Depending on your loved one’s illness and the financial and family resources they have, caregiving can have a significant impact on the financial stability of both the patient and the family members. Here’s how to prepare and plan.

The unfortunate end-result of the decline from Alzheimer’s comes when your loved one is no longer capable of independently making decisions about their care or personal possessions. This incompetence requires someone else to be assigned to advocate, speak, and make decisions on their behalf. Here’s how to set that up.