Family Matters
Family relationship issues including grandparent visitation, caring for elderly parents, grandparents raising grandchildren and more.
Christmas Gifts of Peace and Love  Christmas should be a time of spreading peace and love. Our time and company are valuable gifts to the seniors in our lives. Spending large amounts of money on presents isn't necessary for enjoying Christmas. Help bring peace to your corner of the world no matter how small. It all adds up. Final Resting Place Dilemma  Have you purchased a burial plot? Will you be buried in a “family” plot that someone else purchased? Do you plan to be buried at all? These questions may sound morbid, but they are more serious than you think. Gift Ideas for Seniors  Christmas is fast approaching. What do you buy for the senior who has everything? You have come to the right place! Check out my ideas for gift shopping for the senior in your life. Grandparents and Visitation Rights  In today's society, grandparents are encountering many legal, political and moral obstacles which are keeping them from fulfilling their roles as respected and valued co-parents within the family hierarchy. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren  Today's seniors are facing newer family and social challenges as increasingly more seniors begin to be called upon to raise their grandchildren. Guilt Feelings  Do you know the difference between realistic guilt and unrealistic guilt? Do you know how to label your feelings accurately? Learn about processing your feelings in this article. Home for the Holidays  Where is home for you? Do you still live independently or in a nursing home? Are you physically able to travel? If you are not a senior, do you have to make these considerations for your parents? As we age, the idea of home often changes significantly. Spending the holidays with loved ones beco Legacy  What kind of legacy are you leaving for those who follow in your footsteps? Others around us are watching our actions closely. Are you setting a good example for them? If you are considering leaving money to your heirs, do you really have enough to do so and still take care of yourself? Moving From One State to Another  When was the last time you had to move your entire house? Did you move across town or across the country. Learn some moving tips to help ease the burden of downsizing and moving across state lines. Planning a Successful Family Reunion  A family reunion is a time for learning about family heritage, catching up with long, lost cousins and sharing a unique bond with a bunch of folks that carry your same DNA. Respect Your Elders  Do you respect your elders? Is respect for the elderly a dying phenomenon? How can we leave a legacy of respect for generations to come? The Sandwich Generation ~Elderly parents  The first in a series of occasional articles on being a member of the sandwich generation, caring for elderly parents and grandchildren. Senior Issues Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Senior Issues Site Map
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