Category: Baby Boomer Responsibilities

  • Are Your Estate Planning Documents Up-To-Date?

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    Dianne Savastano

    Way back in 2004, I had a conversation with my mom and dad about their estate plan and related documents. I encouraged them to seek legal advice to be sure their affairs were in order. Recently, my dad recognized that much has changed since then; he asked for my help in revising their plan. I’m pleased to say this… Read on…

  • How to Navigate Barriers and Get the Care You Need

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    Dianne Savastano

    As a panelist at a recent presentation, I shared the example of a client with whom we are actively working. Maura, a 49-year-old woman, was beside herself trying to manage a very sick mom who had been hospitalized, while also managing a demanding work schedule and two teenage children.  When she called, my first thought was how… Read on…

  • The Importance of a Baseline Through Care Transitions

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    Dianne Savastano

    Visiting a physician for a planned appointment is a fairly controlled event, conducive to both information gathering and sharing. The patient describes what is going on with their body, the doctor gathers data through medical history and examination, a hypothesis is developed regarding what is going on, and an action plan, if necessary, is put into… Read on…

  • Cognitive Decline: Identifying Alternative Living Communities

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    Dianne Savastano

    Care partners or family members who are also direct caregivers of a loved one with cognitive decline may find it difficult to consider what will happen when the current care arrangement is no longer tenable. This leads some to do nothing until faced with a crisis. Others (recommended) think ahead and prepare by conducting research and putting a plan in… Read on…

  • Cognitive Decline: Act Sooner, Not Later!

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    Dianne Savastano

    Families with a loved one experiencing cognitive decline are often slow to recognize and respond to the signs. This is understandable… the information is new and they may not yet be ready to accept what is happening. As a result, they make several common mistakes, thereby missing the opportunity to achieve outcomes that are in the… Read on…

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