HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: AVOID AGING PARENTS BECOMING A BURDEN Written by Linda LaPointe
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The loss of a parent is difficult enough for an adult child. We can save them additional grief by doing following, *clean house: get rid of all worthless clutter and unimportant stuff *prepare and organize those important papers and throw out unimportant ones *prepare advance directives and tell others what they contain and where they are located *make our own funeral plans and ensure there are sufficient funds to pay for it *leave our legacy through writings, photo albums, heirloom assignment and recording of family stories You can avoid becoming a burden to your children by taking control of your end of life with as much care, intent and forethought as you have lived rest of your life.
Linda LaPointe, MRA is an ElderLife Matters coach and author of several products to assist families experiencing aging including the pamphlet, Don’t Be a Burden: 100 Tips. Get free articles and information at www.SOSpueblo.com
| | HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HAPPY TIMES, RIGHT? Written by Linda LaPointe
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Hair Energy Parents Taut skin Hearing Stamina Career Muscle Eyesight Mobility Attendance at house of worship Hobbies Figure Friends Car Siblings Independence Spouse Finances Choice Lifelong collections Personal belongings Purpose Home If depression persists into new year, get help from a mental health clinic. To voice losses and feelings can sometimes release them. Spend some time with elders this season and listen to their stories.Linda LaPointe, MRA is an ElderLife Matters Coach who was a long term care administrator. She is author of several publications which help families with aging issues such as an educational board game, In My Shoes: An Aging Family. To learn more or get free articles and resources: www.SOSpueblo.com
Linda LaPointe, MRA is an ElderLife Matters Coach who was a long term care administrator. She is the author of several publications which help families with aging issues such as an educational board game, In My Shoes: An Aging Family. To learn more or get free articles and resources: www.SOSpueblo.com
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