I’m totally new to blogging, but I think it’s time that this old dog learns another new trick. Sooo…here goes:
When my dad had a massive stroke, and my mom started to freak out, it fell to their “children” to step up and pitch in. I’m all for that, but living on the opposite coast makes hands-on helping a challenge.
It turns out that I’m not alone in facing that challenge, so I’ve decided to offer my support, my growing info-base, and my coaching skills to helping other Boomers in a similar position. Let me start by asking you some questions
When do YOU most want to have a support person at your side in taking care of your folks?
What would you most like to read about on the topic of Elder Care?
What are the nitty-gritty challenges that YOU are facing right now in providing care for your aging parents?
How could I, on this blog, or as a coach, address your most pressing needs?
If you could wave a magic wand right now to make any change imaginable in your life, what would that change be?
Hello, Dr. Jane.
Sorry to hear about your dad’s stroke.
Those of us facing the challenge of helping ailing parents do have a lot of company. And the pool is growing. Someone with your background, particularly your experience coaching parents of ADD/ADHD kids makes you a terrific resource for adult children caring for aging parents.
Your burning issue questions are spot on. Elder care is a complicated issue with a number of moving parts. I’m glad you posted your questions and look forward to the answers.
To help the readers of my blog at http://www.ecguide.info/blog I’ll add a link back to you here.
Martin Sabel
Mr. Eldercare
Martin, Thank you for your comments. Dad’s doing better…thanks to a great support team, which you know is key to Elder Care.
You’re so right that working with parents of ADD/ADHD kids is great experience for helping adult children care for their aging parents. What goes around comes around
It’s terrific to have been “found” by someone of your caliber right off the bat!
I feel it is very necessary to start putting money away for long time health care..sooner than later. See story on Dailycents.com at
http://blogs.dailycents.com/?p=803
Thanks!,