If your parents are getting on in age, it’s time to accept the fact that one day they’ll be unable to completely care for themselves. Â What are you doing now about it? Â Ignoring this big discussion with your parents and your family members doesn’t do anyone any favors. Â The sooner you sit down and have a conversation about this unfortunate reality the better your parents and your siblings will be.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Right now you can be taking positive steps towards a better future for your folks. Â Speak with an elder law expert on how you can protect your parents assets and how they can make sure that their wishes are carried out. Â Don’t wait until a drastic a medical emergency. Â By then it could be too late.
As with most things in life, those who have a solid plan of action stand to fare better than those who improvise with scarce resources. Â The best time to have planned for Senior care is five years ago, the next best time is right now.