Oct 8, 2026 | Downloadable Fact Sheets, Hospital Stays, Legal Matters
Imagine this: Your aging parent suffered a bad fall or stroke a couple of weeks ago. They’ve been in a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center making slow, steady progress. Then, out of nowhere, a social worker walks into the room and hands you a piece of...
Sep 4, 2026 | Caregiver Emotions, Legal Matters, Long Distance Caregiving
Have you ever felt like a decision meant to help the person in your care somehow turned into a full-blown argument with your own family? When physical distance creates friction between hands-on and remote caregivers, eldercare mediation offers a neutral, compassionate...
Apr 27, 2026 | Legal & Money, Legal Matters
Caregiving is often a journey of a thousand small tasks, but among the most important are the legal and medical documents that protect your loved one’s dignity and your own peace of mind. Welcome to our series, Navigating Estate and Healthcare Documents. We know that...
Feb 16, 2026 | Legal Matters
When a loved one is living with dementia, families are often faced with difficult decisions about medical care. One important document that is sometimes overlooked—but critically important in memory care settings—is an Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order....
Nov 10, 2025 | Legal Matters, Videos
Planning for your future and the well-being of your family requires proactive legal preparation. As attorney Karen Telschow Johnson emphasizes, “If you don’t create a plan for your family, the state of Texas has one ready for you, and their goals might not...
Aug 27, 2025 | Legal Matters
No matter one’s age or health status, every adult should name a health care proxy. No one wants to put their loved ones in the position of having to make a painful decision, and perhaps that’s why a majority of Americans haven’t named a health care proxy. Even though...