Transforming your relationship with your parents about money is not an easy task. With the right tools, though, you can do it. You will be able to discuss issues and topics that were previously off-limits and figure out ways to work in tandem with your parents to improve, modify, or change their financial circumstances. You [...]
Archive for January, 2009
The Magic Of The Family Meeting – Part One
Posted in Aging parents, tagged Family Meeting on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are You The Alpha Child?
Posted in Aging parents, Elderly parents, caregiver, tagged Alpha Child on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Who is the “Alpha Child”?
The Allianz Life Insurance Company conducted a study they defined as “The American Legacies Study”. They gathered information by conducting over 2000 interviews with Baby Boomers and their parents. One of the findings their study revealed was the existence of the “Alpha Child.” This is the child that keeps the family [...]
Caregiver = Angel
Posted in Aging parents, Elderly parents, caregiver on January 8, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Approximately one year ago I learned what it was really like to be a caregiver and the receiver of care. In December of 2007 I had ankle surgery and was told by the Doctor that I couldn’t put weight on the ankle for six weeks. As a result I was confined to a wheelchair and [...]
