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
As a family caregiver, it can be difficult to find time to earn passive income. But, with some creativity and effort, it’s possible to create multiple streams of income that will help you make ends meet. Successfully generating passive income can be tough, especially if you’re just starting out. As you work on earning passive …
Financial freedom is important for a number of reasons, but for family caregivers, it can be especially crucial. Financial freedom can provide peace of mind and security, both of which are essential for those who are caring for loved ones. It can also help caregivers maintain their independence and provide much-needed support. In short, financial …
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 …
Have you ever stopped to think about the cost of caregiving? What does it really cost us, financially, as family caregivers to be responsible for the proper care of our loved ones…and to be responsible for a lifetime? Have you ever taken the time to add up the costs? Can you afford it or are …
As a Family Caregiver, you’ve probably heard about Special Needs Trusts (SNT), but do you know how to create a Special Needs Trust, the benefits of such a trust or other important points that you should consider before setting up such a trust? A Special Needs Trust or Supplemental Need Trust is typically an irrevocable …
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. …
For many years, Guardianship was the “go-to” for a lot of Family Caregivers, as it was believed that adults with Down Syndrome could not make decisions on their own. Over the years, though, families started realizing that their loved ones do have the capacity to make some decisions on their own and thus, a lot …
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 …
Normally when you think of adoption, you think of children being adopted. Adoption is the legal transfer of parental rights and responsibilities from the birth parent(s) to the person(s) seeking to adopt. So, it may come as a surprise to you that adults can also be adopted. I know, you’re probably looking at the screen …
As the family caregiver of an adult or teenager who has Down Syndrome (DS), you are fully aware that your loved one needs help in some areas of life, e.g., making financial or medical decisions. You are also aware that they do not need help in other areas, e.g., cooking meals, personal hygiene or cleaning …