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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Dad hasn’t paid his bills in three months
Dad hasn’t paid his bills in three months. I just found that out last week. His car was repossessed this past weekend and his landlord is ready to get an attorney. All we need is that social security check and … Continue reading
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Clarification on earlier posting, BE.A.VECTOR
Here’s the thing. In my earlier blog, I focused on the importance of doing everything you can for your loved one in a timely manner. It’s true- sometimes there are deadlines to be met, and quite frankly, we put a … Continue reading
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Great advice from a fellow “caregiver” ;)
Great advice Click on the link to my left for another POV from a caregiver and blogger… ha. That sounds funny.
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Title VI, Agencies on Aging
Title VI, Agencies on Aging Click on the link to the left to find your local Agency on Aging (AoA). AoA’s are administered through the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, which was created by The Older Americans Act in 1973. … Continue reading
Tidbits of advice for the caregiver
Treat family obstacles as business obstacles. That said, be a good business partner. 😉 This does not mean you should be extra harsh, or emotionally detached. To clarify, you should consider all options and think logically when trying to solve a … Continue reading
BE.A.VECTOR. Be an advocate.
vec·tor /ˈvektər/ Noun A quantity having direction as well as magnitude, esp. as determining the position of one point in space relative to another. Verb Direct (an aircraft in flight) to a desired point. Synonyms direct – guide – point … Continue reading
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Tagged Adult Protective Services, advocacy, Social Security Administration
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I must admit, I’m a bit hesitant about blogging
At first I didn’t want to write this blog. I mean, I want you to pay attention to the me that is around today. That me today, isn’t a me of the past. I am not only my disabled mother’s … Continue reading
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A little background on me: my mother has bipolar disorder and raised me. She was a single parent and I am her only child. We lived in assisted housing for the mentally ill. We were poor, and well lets just … Continue reading
On the phone with dad
Dad just called me. He was transferred to a rehabilitation facility yesterday. It’s supposed to be one of the best on Long Island. Apparently he likes the food. 😉 I’m taking a break from our conversation to write this entry because … Continue reading
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What’s this blog all about?
I want to dedicate this blog to the 20 some-odd year olds who are taking care of their parents. Yes, that’s right. There are children, teens and twenty some-odd year olds that have to take care of their parents. Maybe … Continue reading
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Tagged Conditions and Diseases, disability policy, health policy, Home, Single parent
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The Junior Caregiver 