We all know we are supposed to do estate planning, but not all of us get around to it. So what happens if you don’t have a will when you die? Your estate will be distributed according to state laws, which may or may not be the way you want it to be distributed. Dying without a will is called dying “intestate.” Each state has laws that determine …
Archives for June 2019
Caregiver Stress vs. Distress and Alzheimer’s
There is no way to successfully run and hide from stress when you are the caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Stress is both normal and expected, and should not cause you to be afraid. Distress, on the other hand goes beyond the boundaries of stress and takes you into a state of danger and desperation. If you are in distress you need to …
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Caregiver Burnout – Adult Day Care to the Rescue
If you are a primary caregiver for a loved one, you are well aware of the daily stress and emotional and physical impact it can have on your health. Susan learned this first hand when she and her husband, Tom, brought his mother home to live with them. Tom’s mother suffered from dementia and had to be watched constantly. Susan found that when you …
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