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How To Involve Your Loved One In Future Planning Decisions

Family caregivers of teenagers and adults with Down Syndrome often wonder how best to include their loved ones in future planning, i.e., decisions about what lies ahead. Inviting your loved one to participate not only builds confidence and mutual respect, but also helps ensure that plans truly reflect their hopes, strengths, and needs. Future planning …

The 70 10 10 10 Rule for Family Caregivers

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 …

What Does “Pay Yourself First” Mean?

As a family caregiver, there are many bills that you must pay: utilities, credit cards, rent, groceries, healthcare, etc. These bills, and the fact that they are so high, are probably the only reasons why you are still at that job that you hate so much…you just really can’t afford to quit right now. So, …

How to Earn Passive Income

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: Why It’s Important for Family Caregivers

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 …

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 us caregivers often struggle financially because we spend money on our loved ones without considering our own financial needs. So, how …

The Cost of Caregiving – Can You Afford It?

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 …

What is Future Planning?

Imagine you are at work and you get a call. You are told that your mom, who is the primary caregiver for your brother, has been in a vehicular accident…and your brother was in the car with her. Your mind immediately starts to race with questions. How bad was the accident? Are they both OK? …

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