Power of Attorney for Aging Parent: The Document Families Wait Too Long to Finish You finally did it. After weeks (or months) of gentle conversations, your parent agreed: “Alright… we should probably get things organized.” Naturally, most families feel relief at this point. However, within elder care, there’s a reality professionals see every week: The […]
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When a Medical Crisis Happens Without Warning A sudden illness or accident can change everything. One moment, you are managing your life independently. Then, without warning, you may find yourself hospitalized and unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself. At that point, many Maine families are surprised to learn that without a Power of
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Life can be unpredictable, and many older Americans often lack the necessary legal documents that designate trusted loved ones to make decisions for them when they are unable to do so. Typically, family caregivers take on the responsibility of managing medical and financial matters for you, and having the right legal documents in place will
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Having the power of attorney conversation can be tough. Meet Charlie, a 72-year-old Vietnam veteran. All of Charlie’s life, he’s done everything on his own and rarely accepts help from others, even more rarely will you find him admitting he needs help. He is stubborn as a mule and strong in his convictions, chiefly of
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Claiming Guardianship of an Elderly Parent When most people think of guardianship, they picture a child under the care of a trusted adult. But guardianship can also apply to elderly parents who can no longer safely care for themselves or make sound decisions. Taking guardianship of a parent is a serious step. It removes some
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