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IRS Scam calls

Will the IRS Call to Collect a Debt?

January 16, 2019 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

Will the IRS call to collect a debt? The answer is NO; I found this out first hand. Several months…

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Posted in: Scams targeting Seniors Filed under: scams and Seniors

Wishing you Good Health, Happiness and Well Being in 2019

December 31, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

  The New Year is a good time to think about how you can help Caregivers in your life.  Check…

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Posted in: Holidays Filed under: Holidays

New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

December 27, 2018 whostolemypockets 2 Comments

I never was fond of making New Year’s Resolutions. The few times I did, my goals were too broad and…

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Posted in: Family Meetings, Holidays, New Year's Resolutions Filed under: advice, caregiving, Family Meetings, New year's Resolution, Support Network

Do You Have Your Family Recipes?

December 24, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

-Dawne Our family recipes were always somewhat of a joke. Greeks (and probably other ethnicities) have a terrible tendency to…

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Posted in: Coping, Family dynamics Filed under: family recipes
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Do You Need a Family Meeting?

December 19, 2018 whostolemypockets 2 Comments

“There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers,…

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Posted in: Coping, Family dynamics, Family Meetings Filed under: caregiving, Coping, Family Meetings

Can Someone Please Drive My Mother to Church?

December 17, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

– Dawne Growing up, we were “once a month” churchgoers. Roughly one Sunday a month, we either headed for the…

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Posted in: Adapting, Driving, Family dynamics Filed under: driving your parent

That One Time Gert was Robbed by “Social Engineers”

December 10, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

Believe it or not, Gert was robbed more than once, although the second time wasn’t at gunpoint. No, this time…

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Posted in: Gert's Guides Filed under: Gert's Guides, safety

Do I Need to Complete a Power of Attorney?

December 3, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

A Power of Attorney is just one of the legal documents you need, and it’s not just for the person…

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Posted in: Family dynamics, Preparation Filed under: POA, Power of Attorney
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Why is There Meat on the Counter?

November 28, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

  One afternoon I came home after picking my son up from band practice only to find enough frozen meat…

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Posted in: Coping, signs of Alzheimers Filed under: adjusting, Alzheimer's, poor judgement

3 Things to Know About “Do Not Resuscitate” Orders

November 26, 2018 whostolemypockets Leave a comment

Discussing whether or not you – or the person you’re caring for – wants a “DNR,” or “Do Not Resuscitate”,…

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Posted in: Family dynamics, Medical Issues, Preparation Filed under: DNR, Do Not Resuscitate

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