As awkward life events go, discussing your aging loved ones’ finances ranks right up there with having the “birds and the bees” talk with your kids. Educating yourself about how to safeguard your loved ones’ economic security can ease this burden.Matters that concern the heart … [Read more...] about Are You Ready to Manage Your Loved One’s Finances?
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Staying Superfit: Competing and Winning
Bob Hobbs’ fascination with sports began when he watched the Hawaii Ironman as a child. He and friends who lived in his neighborhood would have their own version of the Olympics, and by age 14, Bob had already participated in his first triathlon.Since then, he has competed in … [Read more...] about Staying Superfit: Competing and Winning
Encouraging Creative Play
When I was 8 years old I decided it would be fun to live in a travel trailer. Our family didn’t happen to have one, so I set about building one for myself. I dreamed about parking it on the back of our property and living there, wild and free.I was a logical child, so I started … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creative Play
Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
End of Life Pain Management is Often NecessaryAs a physician with Hosparus Health, I frequently address the misconception that choosing comfort will shorten life expectancy. In reality, many patients live the same amount of time — or even longer — when they are not miserable! … [Read more...] about Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Should I Always Take Her Calls?Hello Sanity,My mom lives in assisted living. My two siblings live further away, but do talk to my mom often. I, though, am the ones she calls with errands, complaints, and the “take me out of here” calls. She sometimes calls several times during my … [Read more...] about Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.