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Fewer Social Security Contributions: An Often Overlooked Cost of Caregiving

We get a lot of questions in our Caregivers Connect family caregivers support group on Facebook (sponsored by GreatCall) about what to do when caregiving requires you to leave your full-time job and about the possibility of getting paid for caregiving for a family...

The Importance of Obtaining a Power of Attorney for Your Aging Loved One

*Brian Willie is/was an elder law attorney who used to send me articles via email. But I haven’t heard anything from him in years. His social accounts aren’t being used and his website is gone. His articles contained great information so I want to make...

Because Market – Great Quality Adult Care Products at a Great Price

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the Because brand but as always, my opinions are my own. Great Quality Adult Care Products from Because Market As we ease out of the restrictions placed on us due to the COVID-19 pandemic (or in many cases, back into them!), there...

In Remembrance of My Mother, Hilda Smith Soderlund

Hilda Emily (nee Smith) Soderlund November 11, 1923 – April 2, 2020 On Thursday of last week, my world lost a spark of light, with the passing of my mother, Hilda at the age of 96. I wasn’t going to write about this but after all, it is a part of my...

Hiring an In-Home Caregiver: What You Need to Know

While many people would prefer caring for a senior loved one themselves, this option is not for everyone. Many of us have to juggle chores and career-related tasks every day, and squeezing in elderly care responsibilities might not be the best or most practical...

Differences Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a hard one to make. It’s also sometimes difficult to determine what actually distinguishes one from the other. We’ve broken down the features each one offers to help you make the...