Mikol Davis, Author at Aging Parents

One Thing For Aging Parents That’s Cheaper Now

Most of us probably know someone who can’t hear very well and doesn’t use hearing aids. It can be frustrating trying to have a conversation with that person. particularly in a group setting, like a dinner table or in a restaurant. They say “what?” and you repeat, but they still…

Mikol DavisMarch 22, 2023

caregiving Elder Care Links

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Alzheimer's Association - national voluntary organization dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer's Disease. Includes information about the disease and available services. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support - online education, support, and resources for caregivers. Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Johns Hopkins - dedicated to researching the biological basis…

Mikol DavisJuly 19, 2022

Aging Parent Runs Out of Money Finances For Aging Parents

A Startling Reality: Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money

Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money "I never thought I would live this long". That's what Marsha's mom says about being 97. It's great that she has survived a heart attack, a broken hip 2 years ago, and a brush with cancer. Aggressive medical care got her through all…

Mikol DavisMay 13, 2022

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Distance Caregiving Part 3 (Long Distance Caregiving – Rural Caregiving)

Part III - Long Distance Caregiving – Rural caregiving 3:40 What do you do when your parent lives in a rural area? Rural living may be wonderful but when you need caregiving services for a parent you have new challenges. This podcast discusses how to provide help for your parents…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Distance Caregiving Part 4 (Long Distance Caregiving – Knowing When To Go)

Part IV - Long Distance Caregiving – Knowing when to go 2:51 Sometimes you just have to go visit your parent to see for yourself what is happening with them? But how do you know if you MUST travel? If you decide you do need to go, how can you…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Family Dynamics Part 1 & 2

Part I – Middle of the Night 6:42 Why does it always seem to happen in the middle of the night? So many of us get that call telling us that a parent has suddenly been taken to the hospital and guess what – your life is about to get…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Legal Issues: Protecting Your Wishes and Assets Part 1 (The Living Will)

Part I – The Living Will - Advance Directives for Health Care 8:50 You have a stroke or an accident and are suddenly unable to communicate to the medical team what treatments you want or don’t want. Who makes the decisions? You do, if you had written down your desires…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Legal Issues: Protecting Your Wishes and Assets Part 2 (Power of Attorney)

Legal Part II – Power of Attorney 7:11 There are times in life when you or your parent is not able to make certain legal or financial decisions. When those times come, having a trusted family member or friend be able to make decisions, carry out financial transactions or other…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Business Side of Care Giving Part 1 (Understanding Your Parents Finances)

Part I – Understanding Your Parents Finances 9:55 We don’t really want to think about it but eventually we are faced with the reality of paying for our parents long term care, and our own as well. This program deals with strategies that are critical to surviving long-term care. It…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Business Side of Care Giving Part 2 (Understanding Insurance Policies)

Part II – Understanding Insurance Policies (4:03) Insurance is a major part of the business side of caregiving. This program discusses the changing insurance needs of our parents and how to evaluate what they have and what they need today. Click on the triangle or on the podcast icon below…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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One Thing For Aging Parents That’s Cheaper Now

Great Resource Links

A Startling Reality: Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money

Distance Caregiving Part 3 (Long Distance Caregiving – Rural Caregiving)

Distance Caregiving Part 4 (Long Distance Caregiving – Knowing When To Go)

Family Dynamics Part 1 & 2

Legal Issues: Protecting Your Wishes and Assets Part 1 (The Living Will)

Legal Issues: Protecting Your Wishes and Assets Part 2 (Power of Attorney)

Business Side of Care Giving Part 1 (Understanding Your Parents Finances)

Business Side of Care Giving Part 2 (Understanding Insurance Policies)

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