Setting up a Plan for Aging without Family

“I just turned 74, and I’m still in great health; but I am concerned about my future. My husband died last year after living with dementia for 8 years. We have no children, and my only relative, a nephew, is now living in Alaska. I don’t know what will happen to me if I get…

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring In-Home Caregivers

In a blog last week, we offered guidance on finding a good long-term care bed in Georgia. Many readers reached out to remind us that long-term care does not have to mean institutional living. It is true that millions of families provide care in their own homes using family, informal, or paid caregivers. These families…

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Finding the Right Nursing Home in Metro Atlanta

Most families are shocked when they find out how difficult it can be to find a nursing home bed for their loved one in the Metro Atlanta area—much less a bed in the right nursing home. The Metro Atlanta area has a shortage of long-term care beds in nursing homes. Georgia requires that a nursing…

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Caring for a Parent Who Didn’t Care for You

Many of the families we work with share a positive, symbiotic relationship with their relatives. We hear stories of healthy, nurturing childhoods, supportive young adult periods, and caring late-life phases. These memories help give steam to adult child caregivers facing the tough job of caring for an aging parent. Taking care of elderly parents can…

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How to Stop an Older Adult from Driving

“Two months ago a neighbor was killed by an older driver. Now I can’t stop thinking about my own mom and her driving. I know that she shouldn’t drive anymore. She has what seems to be early stages of Alzheimer’s (although, she is in denial). She also drinks heavily and seems to be making lots…

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Understanding Guardianships: Annual Reporting

After the probate court appoints a guardian over a ward, the court stays involved in the ward’s care to supervise the ward’s affairs and monitor the actions of the guardian. Guardians must provide regular reports, known as Personal Status Reports, to the court to keep them updated on the ward. This report must include the…

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