Ep 25 Going Home to see Mom and Dad over the Holidays, with Joy Loverde, Caring in America

Caring in America

Oct 27, 2023 Season 1 Episode 25

Richard

A Conversation with Joy Loverde about Aging and the Holidays
It can be a Little bit Crazy! Ok, that visit during the Holidays, can be Really Crazy!!
What if we see changes with Mom and or Dad during the visit?
Here we go again, Plan!
The Importance of a Family Meeting before and after the Holidays
Invite the whole family to the meeting before the Holidays, but not Mom and Dad :)
Invite In-Laws and Grandchildren, Let's begin the Conversation
Be observant during the Holiday trip to Mom and Dad's
Select someone (a sibling, maybe) to begin a conversation with Mom and Dad after the Holidays. This conversation needs to be In Person!
It may take more than one in-person conversation
Yes, it can be expensive, keep track of all the expenses for these meetings!
Keep Receipts!
Get written agreements with siblings about these costs, that you'll hopefully get reimbursed. Get signatures!
Joy has written two books, 1st a Planner for you!
The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition
And---Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? A Book about longevity-a life of relationships and how to manage change as you Age!

Joy Loverde is recognized as one of the leading experts on successful aging and family caregiving. Over 25-years experience as a media spokesperson, Joy's appearances Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN Headline News, Fox News, National Public Radio, and others. During her career, Joy has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, Kiplinger's Retirement Report, and HR Magazine. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on Joy's eldercare.
Her Books--
The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition
"Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?"