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How to Manage Your Money
So, you’re ready to take control of your financial future BUT you are painfully aware that caregivers are financially burdened and unfortunately it is quite obvious that a job is not enough. You have weighed …
What is the Importance of Financial Planning?
As a family caregiver, you provide physical care for your loved one who is unable to do so themself. You often have other responsibilities such as working or providing emotional support and guidance. Many of …
What Is A Legal Will?
According to Investopedia, a will, aka last will and testament, is a legal document that communicates a person’s final wishes pertaining to assets and dependents. Therefore, a legal will is an important document for Family …
What is Durable Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that is voluntarily signed by your loved one who has Down Syndrome (making them the “principal”) that gives you the power to make some or all …
How To Start The Conversation About Future Planning
Planning for the future of your loved one who has Down Syndrome is multifaceted. There are many moving parts, many pieces to the puzzle. One very important piece is having conversations. Conversations with your loved …
What Happens To My Child If I Die?
Calling all parents of teenagers and adults who have Down Syndrome…I need you to pause and seriously consider the following words: What happens to my child if I die? Mom…or Dad…have you stopped to really …
Counseling for Caregivers – Do You Need Professional Help?
Who has time to “get help”? Not me. I have to be working at a job I hate, working overtime and on weekends, just to attempt to cover the bills each month. I have to …
What is Caregiver Resentment?
It’s the thing no family caregiver wants to admit that they are feeling. Why? Guilt. We think we are “bad” for feeling resentment towards our child, parent or another family member. We do not want …
Facts About Compassion Fatigue
Chances are, this is the first time that you are hearing the term “compassion fatigue”…am I right? No worries guys, you are not alone. I mean, this is not exactly the sort of thing that …