http://www.betsysblog.com/wordpress/2007/12/06/radio-show-when-it-takes-a-parent-to-care-for-a-parent/ Let’s look at things a little differently.... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:40:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 http://www.betsysblog.com/wordpress/2007/12/06/radio-show-when-it-takes-a-parent-to-care-for-a-parent/comment-page-1/#comment-996 C.D.Smith Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:11:38 +0000 http://www.betsysblog.com/2007/12/06/radio-show-when-it-takes-a-parent-to-care-for-a-parent/#comment-996 Betsy, I found this to be a very good program about a problem my wife and I have been dealing with for many years, first with my father and now with her mother. We also have issues with other family members and we are the caregivers for all of them. It's a very demanding job for us. One thing that was not really mentioned in this program but is extremely important is financial preparedness. This must be done with an eye on the federal and state laws that apply to the area you will be placing your parent. For many of us it's the same state we reside in but not everyone. State laws vary widely and must be taken into account or there can be very nasty surprises in store. Also, many people will not be able to pay for "private" care (which is what was being discussed today) and will need to rely on the federal, state, and local programs, i.e., Medicare and Medicaide. These programs have very specific and very ridgid rules about income and savings, etc. It would be advisable for anyone talking with their parents about these issues to consult CPAs, lawyers, finacial planners, government agencies, and other people who have experience in these areas and to make their plans early and keep them updated regularly as conditions change. Betsy, I found this to be a very good program about a problem my wife and I have been dealing with for many years, first with my father and now with her mother. We also have issues with other family members and we are the caregivers for all of them. It’s a very demanding job for us. One thing that was not really mentioned in this program but is extremely important is financial preparedness. This must be done with an eye on the federal and state laws that apply to the area you will be placing your parent. For many of us it’s the same state we reside in but not everyone. State laws vary widely and must be taken into account or there can be very nasty surprises in store. Also, many people will not be able to pay for “private” care (which is what was being discussed today) and will need to rely on the federal, state, and local programs, i.e., Medicare and Medicaide. These programs have very specific and very ridgid rules about income and savings, etc. It would be advisable for anyone talking with their parents about these issues to consult CPAs, lawyers, finacial planners, government agencies, and other people who have experience in these areas and to make their plans early and keep them updated regularly as conditions change.

]]> http://www.betsysblog.com/wordpress/2007/12/06/radio-show-when-it-takes-a-parent-to-care-for-a-parent/comment-page-1/#comment-994 Lelsie Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:12:50 +0000 http://www.betsysblog.com/2007/12/06/radio-show-when-it-takes-a-parent-to-care-for-a-parent/#comment-994 I really enjoyed this show today. I think it is important to make these important decisions WITH our parents to get their input BEFORE a crisis situation arises. I thought that the information was informative and that your guests were very knowledgable. Thanks for hosting. I would love to here more on this topic. I really enjoyed this show today. I think it is important to make these important decisions WITH our parents to get their input BEFORE a crisis situation arises. I thought that the information was informative and that your guests were very knowledgable.
Thanks for hosting. I would love to here more on this topic.

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