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By
Terry Orr
This is an annual commemoration and celebration of the
dedication, patience and caring of adults who are part of the sandwich
generation – those
caring for their children as well as their own aging parents.
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The annual recognition of Sandwich Generation Month is
every July, with organizations and communities throughout the United States
holding events to raise awareness of and provide support for members of the
sandwich generation. This time can be
very stressful for those who are part of it. Every day presents new challenges
for the Sandwich Generation and these people work very hard to ensure the
safety and care of their loved ones.
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Steve Worrall recommends the following
steps:
Determine How You’ll Pay for Long-Term Care - Nursing home and assisted living facilities
can cost up to $8,000 a month and Medicare will not pick up the tab.
Get The Legal Authority Now to Manage Their Affairs and
Maintain Control - If your parents
do not have powers of attorney or health care directives that allow you to
communicate with doctors, access medical records and manage their financial
affairs, it’s a good idea to create them now while mom or dad is still in good
health.
Document Their End-of-Life Wishes - Thousands of families each year are torn
apart trying to decide what their loved one “would have wanted” in serious
medical situations.
Get Organized to Avoid Last Minute Scrambling - Gather your parent’s important information
now to avoid any confusion and delays in the event of a medical emergency.
Important documents to collect include insurance information, front and back of
all ID cards including driver’s license, prescription cards and military ID
cards, prior medical history, names and numbers of doctors, copies of their
living will, health care directives and a list of current medication and doses.
(Written by Attorney Steve Worrall. For a copy of his
Guide, “Surviving the ‘Sandwiched’ Years: How to Protect Your Parent’s Assets,
Honor Their Wishes & Provide Long-Term Care . . . Without Losing Money – Or
Your Mind!”, please visit www.GeorgiaSandwichGeneration.com.)
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