How to succeed at long-distance caretaking
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Long-distance caretaking of aged parents or relatives can be eased by learning the services available and near the aged's residence. Hiring a private geriatric care manager who can act as a 'surrogate child' to look after the health and interest of the aged can also help.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1997
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The three documents every caregiver needs
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Caregivers of parents or relatives do not automatically have the power to take over if the person becomes incapacitated. Therefore it becomes advisable to have a durable power of attorney, a healthcare proxy, and a living will in force.
Publication Name: New Choices: The Magazine for Your Health, Money & Travel
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 2001
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Adopting after 50
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Thousands of children are being adopted in the US by persons that are over 50 years old. However, people over 50 face several problems in the adoption process such as biases during screening procedures.
Publication Name: New Choices: Living Even Better After 50
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1085-1003
Year: 1999
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