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The newsletter is intended to help improve the quality of life of family caregivers and seniors in our local communities. Each month we address topics related to the joys and challenges of being a family caregiver. There will be informational articles as well as a list of various meetings, support groups and other resources available to you in our community. Feel free to send your questions, ideas and concerns. | ![]() Debbie Stewart |
THE CAREGIVER CONNECTION PO BOX 11929 PRESCOTT AZ 86304 (928) 778-3747 voice Don@CaregiverConnection.us |
NEWSLETTER Community Page Support Page Agencies Page | Last Updated May 2023 |
From the Desk of Don Stewart Break Out the Iced Tea...You know it's just about time to prepare for the summer when you see the weeds in the front/back yard fully in bloom, the bugs are out in force during your evening walk, you never seem to be getting enough liquids, and those outdoor 'honey-dos' just don't seem as doable in the heat of the day. Some are lucky enough to have the flexibility of picking the early part of the day to do the outdoor stuff and then tackle the indoor tasks when you hear the air conditioner kick in. Pretty soon, young people will have broken the surly bonds of school (either for a few months, or forever), and will be adding to the traffic around town. Hike up you awareness and vigilance during the beginning summer months to keep yourself out of harms way, as the myriad of summer distractions ramp up around you. And the most exquisite of all summer rituals: Soft Serve Ice Cream!--------------❤️
---------------------❤️ --------------- Our Speakers Bureau In-Person presentations are fully up and running. We urge you to attend all of these twice-a-month Speakers Bureau presentations at Las Fuentes Resort Village (the second Thursday of the month), and American Lutheran Church (on the fourth Thursday of the month). You can see what presentations are scheduled
by clicking on the Speakers Bureau tab on the
www.SeniorConnection.us website.
Senior Connection Dignity
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Joe Allen is a Wealth
Advisor for Lane Brothers Investment Counsel.
(928) 776-8870
1560 Plaza West Drive
Prescott, AZ 86303
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When an adult child asks for money, it’s hard to say no. You want to respond to a need. But perhaps your child perceives
that you don’t need all you have, or that they’re simply requesting some of their inheritance, “just a bit early.”
Before you answer, ask for time to think. Try to make a decision based on wisdom, not emotion. You also need time to discuss this with your spouse, if you have one.
Here are some factors to consider:
• Can you afford to give? Check with your financial planner to see what you can realistically provide without jeopardizing our own security. Recognize that your likely biggest expenses in aging are yet to come: Home care or assisted living, neither of which is covered by Medicare. Perhaps some home remodeling, if you plan to age in place. You also may live longer than you planned. Unforeseen events, such as inflation or a down market, could have unfortunate consequences for your portfolio.
• What is your motivation for giving? Beyond an understandable desire to help, do you feel guilty? Would you feel like a bad or unloving parent if you said no? Are you embarrassed to admit you don’t have “extra?” Dig deep for your inner thoughts about what you will “get” or avoid if you give. It’s important to evaluate your deeper motivation.
• Is this a pattern? Does this child routinely have money problems? Giving them another infusion of cash may be enabling their poor planning rather than truly helping. Of course, you don’t want to lecture them on spending habits. At the same time, as with any funder, you have a right to require a picture of some solvency. Consider requiring that they work with a credit counselor as part of the arrangement.
• Is this a gift or a loan? Loans between family members can be fraught with emotional baggage. Financial professionals say you need to treat the loan objectively, signing paperwork with an agreed-upon repayment schedule. But enforcing repayment can jeopardize the relationship. That’s why many suggest you be prepared for it to become a gift, or just frame it as a gift from the outset. But do this only if you can truly afford to not be paid back. (Also check with your attorney. Gifts to family may compromise your eligibility for VA benefits or Medicaid in the future.)
• An advance against inheritance. Even if you can afford to make it a gift, your other children may resent it. Talk to your attorney about an “advance against inheritance” arrangement so it is well documented that these funds are to come out of that child’s share of the inheritance down the line.
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Bonnie Shimko, CSA Care Manager, Co-Founder Arizona Care Management Solutions 928-300-0172 Supporting older adults in Verde Valley, Prescott & Quad Cities, and Phoenix, to help navigate the journey of aging. |
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Newsletter Compiled by:
Don Stewart
Senior Connection,
www.SeniorConnection.us
We would appreciate if you would notify
us at Don@SeniorConnection.us
if you learn of any changes to the above information.
Thank you!
The information contained herein and throughout the website is for educational purposes only. It is not intended, nor should it be construed as legal, medical or financial advice. Use of this information indicates your understanding of, and agreement to the above.
Whether you are an adult child caring for an aging parent, a spouse or sibling providing care to a relative, or a senior caring for yourself, the information and products available via the www.SeniorConnection.us website are designed to improve your quality of life.
THE
SENIORCONNECTION.US WEBSITE
As caregivers, it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks that need to be accomplished
for your loved ones each day.
Although hundreds of resources exist to help you, the
hardest part can be finding what’s available.
Therefore, in addition to the Caregiver Connection
newsletter, I am also pleased to make available to you several valuable
resources via the “Senior
Connection website.” This web-based one-stop Educational and
Information center for Caregivers and Seniors is designed to save you
time and money, as well as your sanity.
The SeniorConnection.us
website consists of a comprehensive Resource Directory, Articles on
topics of relevance to caregivers and seniors, and informational Videos
and Slideshows about agencies that offer help throughout Yavapai County.
SENIOR RESOURCES DIRECTORY
The Resources Directory contains contact
information for hundreds of local nonprofit, government and commercial
agencies that provide helpful products and services to ease the life of
caregivers.
Updated weekly, this searchable database will save you
literally hundreds of research hours and connect you with nonprofit,
government and commercial agencies that can help with every aspect of
being a caregiver.
Categories include areas such as assisted living and
skilled nursing facilities, in-home care providers, transportation, meal
preparation and delivery, and financial assistance.
A search on one or more keywords results in all of the
companies that provide a particular product or service. You can then
print out the Profile of each agency that is of interest to you.
All on the website at:
Senior Connection.us
INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES
Dozens of candid articles get right to the "heart of the matter," from both the Caregiver’s and Senior’s perspectives.
The Informational Articles section contains articles on a wide variety of topics relating to aging.
The articles are short and sweet, yet go directly to the heart of the matter of some of the most sensitive issues surrounding our fears and frustrations as caregivers.
No topic is off-limits and new articles are constantly being added to the website.
To read additional articles on a variety of topics, please visit the Articles section of the SeniorConnection.us website:
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Educational Videos and Slideshows, narrated by recognized experts in the community, are posted on the website. Additionally, videos and slideshows featuring nonprofit and for-profit agencies that provide products or services to caregivers and seniors will be available at the website:
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