Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
I live with my mom and my sister who has Down Syndrome. I do all the shopping and cooking, plus other chores around the house. Also, my own physical health is not the best. Despite all that I do for my mom and sister, my mom makes me feel as if she is doing me …
I am an older parent to a son who has Down’s Syndrome. I feel like all of my time and attention are consumed by my son, leaving my daughter, my husband and not to mention myself unattended to…basically ignored. Caring for my son is tiring and relentless. It’s tough now, but the future scares the …
There are moments when I run out of steam. Times when I am so fed up with people’s ignorance and the lack of resources for persons with Down Syndrome. There are times when I get tired of advocating for my child and I just wish I did not have to…I wish society was designed to …
A part of money management is knowing how to spend the money that you do have. So, after tracking your money and seeing where your money is going, what’s the ideal way in which you want to spend your money so that it benefits you and your family…especially in the long run? Well, as with …
Did you ever get paid and within days wonder where the money went? Have credit card debt that you managed to pay as much as 50% off and then the next month you were back at square one? You get confused. You just don’t understand. What on God’s green globe is happening? Where is your …
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 the cost of caregiving and have been found wanting. But nobody taught you how to manage your money and to …
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 us caregivers often struggle financially because we spend money on our loved ones without considering our own financial needs. So, how …
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 Caregivers to possess to ensure that our wishes relating to our loved ones, who have Down Syndrome, are carried out. …
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 decisions for them (this makes you the “agent” or “attorney in fact”). Sounds good, right? You and your loved one …
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 one, your family members, friends, legal and financial professionals, and even members of government organizations who provide services for your …