Oct102011

Is Your Aging Parent’s Doctor Good Enough?

Posted by Maria in Planning Care
As we get older, having a good doctor (or a team of them) in our corner becomes incredibly important. And you don’t want just any doctor for your mom/dad (or for you!).  Smarts, signs of basic compassion and a few other things are essential for the relationship to work… Good Doctor Quality #1: Listening skills [...] Similar posts:
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Oct032011

Long Term Care: “When the Money Runs Out, What’s Next?”

Posted by Maria in BlogHer, Maria's Mailbox, Planning Care
A recent visitor named Joan sent me a question that I just know is on the tip of many of your tongues. Here are the facts: Mom is 85 years old. She’s in good health despite having early dementia. The only hands-on assistance she requires at this point is help in managing her money which [...] Similar posts:
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