Finding the right gifts for family members is an annual challenge, especially this year when everyone is feeling economic uncertainty. Gift giving is more meaningful when you know that the item you’ve chosen will have personal … [Read more...]
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Divorce is a difficult process for everyone. If you have a child with special needs, the choices you make during a divorce can have lifelong repercussions, both for you and for the child. It is not always in the best interest of a … [Read more...]
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"My daughter is insisting I move in with her," complains Martha. "She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom," she continues. Jenny, Martha's daughter, worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she … [Read more...]
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How can you ensure that your special needs child will remain well cared for and secure once others assume the role of guardian or caregiver? While creating a financial plan and establishing a specialized trust are central to … [Read more...]
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The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one's mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many who live a distance away and … [Read more...]
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A recent Wall Street Journal article focused on estate planning for parents of children with special needs, which includes the following challenges: - How do you leave funds for the benefit of the child without causing the child … [Read more...]
Print This PageCelebrating Our Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregiver’s Month. Most family members who help their older loved ones don’t see themselves as caregivers. Yet a caregiver is anyone who helps an older person with household chores, errands, personal … [Read more...]
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