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Have you thought about the impact any long-term care you may need could have on your legacy? Because the cost of long-term care for older Americans is rising, it is important to be prepared by creating a plan to afford the long-term care that you may need in the future. Find out what you can do to protect your legacy for your children this Thursday on our website. #ALElderLaw #TBT #LongTermCare #PlanAhead #EstatePlanning #WillsandTrusts

Have you thought about the impact any long-term care you may need could have on your legacy? Because the cost of long-term care for older Americans is rising, it is important to be prepared by creating a plan to afford the long-term care that you may need in the future. Find out what you can do to protect your legacy for your children this Thursday on our website. #ALElderLaw #TBT #LongTermCare #PlanAhead #EstatePlanning #WillsandTrusts

The Sandwich Generation is caught (sandwiched) between meeting the needs of their jobs, and families and helping aging parents. Does this sound like you? Earlier this week, I spoke with yet another person trying to juggle it all. I’m dedicating my next AT THE ISLAND WITH HELM to this topic! I’ll be sharing HELM's dos and don’ts and resources to help you from, "burning the candle at both ends," as my mom used to say! Part of HELM’s 55 AND BETTER service is here to help with a variety of essential RIGHTSIZING resources which starts with an in-person conversation providing you with peace of mind so you can plan your next steps with confidence. Our upcoming e-newsletter will have links to our helpful checklists including: ✅HELM’s Tips for Talking to Parents About Housing Options ✅HELM’s Am I Ready to Move? If so Where, When, and How! ✅HELM’s Age in Place Home Safety Checklist. ✅HELM’s How to Select a Retirement Living Community ✅HELM’s PREPARE and SELL YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR To receive our monthly e-newsletter email [email protected] or if you prefer a paper copy mailed just ask! 📞604 730 2600 Looking for immediate support? Family Caregivers of BC is a Nonprofit organization that provides support and education to improve life for family and friend caregivers. https://lnkd.in/gDRmGmh3 #RealEstate #seniorsrealestatespecialist #agingparents #powerofattorney #sandwichgeneration

When vulnerable people are forced to move from their safe haven (home), what happens to their spirit? I'm looking to connect with more providers of care in the home / domicialliary care to make care in the home possible, for longer. WHY? Well...May 4th would have been my grandad's 92nd birthday! I love looking back through photos and enjoying the memories, but the later ones make me feel so sad. His home was his safe place. He always said, "I was born here and I'll die here!" How morbid we all thought, BUT when I birthed my two youngest babies at home, I started to see his point of view. Home is where people should feel relaxed, safe and at their happiest...when all is well. Once Grandad's home was no longer suitable for his needs he went to hospital after hospital, nursing home after nursing home....there just aren't enough spaces to give people the care they need and adaptations aren't always easy. He'd always been sharp, funny and intelligent, loved crosswords and puzzles. Soon that side of him disappeared, his eyes had changed. Now, every week I see houses like this, some with a person's last meal in the sink. People scared to spend on their homes in case they spend their children's inheritence. It drives me to help more families, to steer my company in a direction that can make an even bigger impact when it really matters. So... Yes, it's important to refurbish tired and run down properties to create great quality housing for new families - I'm still continuing with that! Yes, I still love staging properties for sale and helping people get the sale they deserve. But, just like my parents are preparing their home to be a well-planned and adapted property into their twilight years (they're actually spring chickens still), I plan to help other families do the same. To help families understand that spending money on improving a property to enable comfortable living, long into retirement is actually an INVESTMENT... AND in can enable care in the home which protects your property and in my opinion, well-being for longer. Here's my grandad below... on the left after he'd moved to a 'nice' but unfamiliar care home. #feelingblessed #RetirementPlanning #refurbishment #care #domiciliarycare #careinthecommunity #property

Honor Your Parents As They Get Older Honoring the mother and father seems to be one of the simplest rules to life, doesn't it? As a kid, it mostly means listening, being obedient, and not treating them with disrespect or doing anything to shame them. However, as our parents get older, our relationships change with them. However, as our parents get older, our relationships change with them. 📢 Jobs/Internship Wtsp channel- wa.oia.link/job 📢 Jobs/Internship Telegram channel- https://lnkd.in/ePxtYkFH KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS POST:- 🎖️Keep them included in the family - Isolation becomes one of the biggest problems facing us as we get older. As such, it's important to make sure that you're doing your part in helping your parents live a rich social life, especially if you have grandkids that could help brighten their life. Make sure you don't lose touch and make the effort to keep them in your lives. 🎖️Respect their opinion - Getting their opinion when you need help with family matters as can make sure that they are still playing an active role in the family, too. 🎖️Respect their wishes- You might think that you know better but, unless their wellbeing is directly threatened, you cannot force them to make choices they don't want. 🎖️ Letting them live their best life - As we get older, it is a fact of life that many of us will not be able to live as independently as we might, right now. To that end, you need to think about how to help your parents live safely and with the best possible quality of life. 🎖️Helping them with their future plans - As they move intc the later stages of their life, you might find that your 🎖️Helping them with their future plans - As they move into the later stages of their life, you might find that your parents start planning not just for later in their own life, but what comes after it as well. 🎖️The rule of honor thy mother and father keeps going, no matter how old you are. Take the time to think about what that's going to mean for your family as you all keep moving into the next stage of life and think about how you would want to be treated as you age, too. ⏩Checkout the video to find out how this son honored his aged mother! Amazing devotion indeed! Video Credit - This is from the #socialmedia and all credit goes to the owner of the video. Caption by- Ravi Narayanan Follow- Himanshu Kumar for more such posts. #quality #future #help #wellbeing #planning #respect #lifelesson #devotion #linkedin #whatinspiresme #bestadvice

Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society highlights the prevalence of social isolation among older adults living alone or in institutional settings. Social isolation has been linked to negative health outcomes, including increased risk of depression, cognitive decline, and mortality. 👴👵 Talking to your aging parents about estate planning, elder law, and their living situation might not sound like the most exciting topic, but trust us—it's worth it! Here's why: Peace of Mind: Knowing that your parents have a plan in place for their future can provide you with immense peace of mind. It ensures that their wishes are known and can help avoid conflicts down the road. Financial Security: Discussing estate planning can help your parents organize their finances and assets, ensuring they are protected and well-managed for the future. It's all about setting them up for success! Family Harmony: Open communication about estate planning can help prevent misunderstandings and conflicts among family members later on. It's a chance to ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards common goals. Quality of Life: Talking about elder law and living arrangements allows your parents to express their preferences for their later years. Whether it's staying at home with assistance or moving to a retirement community, it's about ensuring they're comfortable and cared for. Legacy Preservation: Estate planning isn't just about money—it's also about preserving your family's legacy. It's an opportunity for your parents to pass on their values, stories, and traditions to future generations. I encourage you to read more about this over on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gaay7dVX Remember, these conversations might not always be easy, but they are incredibly important. By starting the dialogue early and approaching it with empathy and understanding, you can help ensure that your parents' golden years are truly golden. 🌟 #EstatePlanning #FamilyTalks #GoldenYears

Understanding what you can afford and the requirements of each community will help you better understand whether independent living, active adult communities, respite care, or another housing option is right for you

Understanding what you can afford and the requirements of each community will help you better understand whether independent living, active adult communities, respite care, or another housing option is right for you

Who do you know? Who do you know right now that needs help financing their accommodations at the senior living community of their choice? Who do you know who is in distress and needs to move to a community, but can't afford the rent? Who do you know that is a child of a senior in need of a community, and needs peace of mind that mom or dad will be well taken care of? We are the one stop shop for all of your patient's needs financially and when it comes to their real estate. You can be the hero! You can be the one who says: I know two people who are amazing, I trust them, and I know they can get you much needed funding so you can stay in a place that cares for mom and dad, and isn't run by the state. Reach out to us, even if you have questions we can answer and help you understand what we do and how we can be of much needed assistance. #SeniorLiving #RetirementCommunity #SeniorCommunity #AssistedLiving #IndependentLiving #ActiveRetirement #GoldenYears #AgingInPlace #ElderCare #SeniorLifestyle #SeniorWellness #RetirementLiving #SeniorHousing #RetirementHome #SeniorCare #AgingGracefully #SeniorActivities #SeniorSocializing #SeniorFitness

Thanks, Nabila, for reporting on this great project. Thanks, Kayleigh, to your family and friends for being so creative, generous and thoughtful. Between 2017 and 2022, while I was very ill, I studied the science of compassion, altruism, and kindness. I was delighted to discover that several scientists have been researching how  human and animal altruism, compassion and kindness are innate and can be cultivated. Many initially began their work because they were encouraged by modern Buddhist thgeo and teachers who have taught for millennia that compassion and kindness can be taught to anyone at any time. I was delighted to discover that 99.99 % of us are born with a capacity to care and that this can evolve into a capacity to be compassionate and kind, and your great report shows this. The brain and heart pathways and messaging systems which need to be activated to help us to give and receive compassion and kindness. are complex. There is theoretical evidence that babies and children need to be exposed to care, compassion and kindness to be able to act with compassion and kindness. Many researchers now teach   that abuse and cruelty are taught and are neither innate nor natural. Some  hypothesize that the  visual arts are very important as to varying degrees, we are influenced by what we watch and witness. Tragically it is now thought that people who experience abuse, cruelty and especially those who are also shamed, blamed, and excluded, may learn to abuse and be cruel to others. Worse, I find that some people respond to compassion and kindness with abuse. Helping such people is very risky and requires a team approach.  This is why it is so wise to do these types of activities in a group and to discuss what does and does not work especially in tough times and especially as dystopia has become increasingly popular. Most of the books on our current school curriculum are written about dystopia. I wonder if this could be why so many people believe that human nature is naturally abusive , predatory, capricious, violent and unpredictable, as these are the types of character traits described by creatives and consumers who enjoy dystopian narratives. I know that after watching news reports, I have great difficulty believing that most babies and children are born with the capacity to become compassionate and kind. I find the research credible just hard to believe after watching some news. There is research published showing that compassion and kindness are infectious. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of research published on how to make individuals, families, organizations, and societies more or less violent. Sadly, the Global Peace index is showing more violence and war over these past seventeen years. This story is a wonderful example of how much compassion and kindness are valued in our local community. I feel honoured, humbled and very grateful to all the many elves in our province. Warmly, Frances Scully