What if I told you…that for the rest of your life you could only eat at one place…what would you say? Do you already know the answer? Now what if I told you – you didn’t get to pick? This week we’re talking about senior living and food! I have to say that I’m actually […]

Maybe you didn’t know there was something called a Power of Attorney or maybe your mom didn’t really understand what it was and whenever you asked about it? Her response was… I can take care of myself. Maybe you filled it out years ago and no one can seem to find it anywhere. What can […]

Your dad is in the hospital and you need to pay his bills so you do some digging and find out where he banks. You need access to his accounts so you can make sure everything is taken care of. You get to the bank and they ask for your Power of Attorney….and chances are […]

You just moved your dad into a Senior Living Community. He was on board with the move and everything went smoothly. But the next time you visit you find out that he hates eating in the dining room. Of course you’re like…but dad…all three meals are included! Is it the food? Is it the people? […]

Over the past several weeks we’ve looked at signs that your loved one may no longer be safe at home alone. No longer safe driving, cooking, bathing, cleaning. Maybe their friends and neighbors are also worried. But every time you bring it up to your mom? Well…it doesn’t go great, or maybe it does! But […]

It all started at Thanksgiving Dinner. Now you’re used to mom repeating herself a few times and always chalked it up to old age, but this time was different. She started doing the strangest things… It all started with mashed potatoes.  What should you do when something’s wrong with mom? This week we’re going to […]

One parent with Alzheimer’s and 5 kids with… no hope of agreeing about what to do…what to do with Mom, the house, the car or even the cat. I’m your host Valerie Borgman and if this sounds like your family, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode on Elder Mediation. Last week we talked […]

Your dad’s health is declining. Your mom has been his caregiver for years and let’s face it, she’s not getting any younger! You’re worried about her health so when she finally agrees to let you help her find a senior living community for dad, you’re relieved. You get on the phone all excited to tell […]

Are you a caregiver? Not because it’s your trade, not that that you went to school for it, or not that you even ever thought you’d be doing it. Sometimes we’re caregivers without even knowing it. In this week’s post we’re going to define the role of a family caregiver. I was preparing another post […]

Have you ever bought a house? Or even a car? Remember that giant stack of paperwork? Paperwork you thought would never end? I’m your host Valerie Borgman and in this week’s blog post, we will be looking at the senior living community move-in paperwork. It seems like endless signing when buying a house or a […]