HOP2: Honoring Our Parents Together Blog – Elder Care & Aging Parents

Dividing the Estate Part 2/2

There is no question on the importance of taking steps to be sure that your parents have their legal affairs in order through wills/trusts. However, it is equally important for parents to clearly communicate with their family the details of what will happen with the estate. This can greatly reduce anxious feelings before and ease the family relationships after the parent has passed.

Dividing the Estate Part 1/2

The road to dividing up an estate is not always smooth. In fact, some may even call it a headache. So when I saw an article titled “Their Legacy . . . Your Headache?”, it immediately caught my attention.

Alzheimer’s: Through the eyes of faith

There are many stories from families who have faced the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the life of a loved one. As believers, we want to have God’s perspective for both the person who has Alzheimer’s and the family as individuals providing the care.

Alzheimer’s: The Basics

Alzheimer’s Disease has probably affected someone in your circle of family or friends. Thanks to an excellent workshop by Kellie Butsack on the basics, we learned the truth and how to respond to it as she shared about of Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease.

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

My state representative recently e-mailed that applications are now available for Pennsylvania’s property tax/rent rebate program. Applications are due by June 30, 2011 for the 2010 rebate. If your parents are in a low income bracket, they might be eligible for this program. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows […]

Geriatric Care: Normal vs. Abnormal Aging

Your parents live on their own and every time you visit or talk to them, you notice things. Should you be concerned? Bonnie Gustufson, retired geriatric nurse, joined us at our March 7 meeting to discuss Normal vs. Abnormal Aging. Here is what we learned. She began by sharing these verses which help us to see […]

4 Gifts of Honor: Part 4 Blessing

The command to honor is clear, but how does one go about it? There are four gifts that encapsulate keys to successful honor and we’ll look at the fourth one today — the gift of blessing.

4 Gifts of Honor: Part 3 Forgiveness

The command to honor is clear, but how does one go about it? There are four gifts that encapsulate keys to successful honor and we’ll look at the third one today — the gift of forgiveness.

4 Gifts of Honor: Part 2 Listening

The command to honor is clear, but how does one go about it? There are four gifts that encapsulate keys to successful honor and we’ll look at the second one today — the gift of listening.

Keeping Your Aging Parents at Home

Everyone’s dream is to live out their days in their own home. Using agencies like Homewatch CareGivers can help make these dreams come true. Belinda shared with us how expanded caregiver services and technological advances are transforming the possibilities of in-home care.

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