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CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Connie demonstrates how to help a person with memory loss feel at ease

October 25, 2019

TakingCareofGrandma.com How to help someone with memory loss feel at ease

My grandma often forgets to hang up the phone after she leaves a voicemail.

Today, I listened to this voicemail and it made my heart melt a little.

Grandma couldn’t remember why she called me, so she asked Connie. Connie answered her question, and then she shared how she sometimes experiences moments of forgetfulness. A perfect response to the confusion and frustration of not being able to remember.

Grandma has some GREAT Sidekicks, doesn’t she?!?! đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°

· Caregiving Like a Boss, Uncategorized

Helping a loved one manage rental properties… is it right for your family?

September 9, 2019

Helping a loved one manage rental properties... is it right for you? | TakingCareofGrandma.com

If you’ve just begun helping an older relative or having conversations about the future, you may have found out that your loved one owns rental property. You may also be considering investing in rental property now to pay for a family member’s care later. 

Rental property can be a great asset down the road when it comes time to long term care. However, it doesn’t come without its challenges.

In this post, I’ll share my experience as a family caregiver who’s responsible for maintaining a rental property for her loved one and lay out the pros and cons of being a landlord.

My grandma has owned her rental property since she and my uncle Kenny purchased it when I was in middle school. My mom and I were actually living there at the time. He made an offer to buy it after offering to clean it up for the landlord who owned it back then. Once the deal was done, my uncle Kenny moved us over to the other side and with the help of their church, they remodeled one half of the duplex for the pastor of the church (at the time) to live in.

When my uncle Kenny died, my grandma assumed the role of ‘landlord’ at this property. She relied heavily on men from her church to make decisions about what to do and take care of repairs. For a decade, she never raised the rent or renewed any leases. (Selfish Rachel, in her early twenties, didn’t bother to ask Grandma if she needed or wanted help with the duplex–Grandma probably would’ve just declined the offer, anyway.)

When I started taking care of Grandma, I inherited landlord duty. We set up a separate savings account (a *joint* account) for the duplex. I started depositing the rent there. Thankfully, the property isn’t in a hovel or anything. That doesn’t mean we haven’t had to make some major investments and costly repairs. After the first couple of years, I transferred 75% of it to her savings. The money kept building. 

When I created the long term care calculator and realized were were going to be okay, I decided I would use the money she was bringing in from her rental property to pay her caregivers. At the time, it made sense. 

After a year of this, the fund started shrinking. Some costly repairs were needed at the duplex and I wasn’t sure what to do.

Anxious about running out of money, and without an approved long term care claim, I talked to my handyman and some other trusted friends. My handyman suggested raising the rent. (It wasn’t the first time I had heard this suggestion–It had been made much earlier in my caregiving journey, but I figured there was no point in rocking the boat at the time). I bit the bullet and sent the letters out. 

Shortly after that, her long term care insurance claim was approved, and the money started piling up again. Now, we can fix up the rental property and put that rest aside for future care costs and her current quality of life. 

Just like anything else in life, there are both advantages and disadvantages to helping a loved one manage rental properties. If you’re caring for someone who owns their own property, or you’re having conversations about the future and wondering whether maintaining the property is right for you, here are some pros and cons to consider. 

Pros

  • If you feel pretty confident in your loved one’s financial outlook, it’s a great additional income you can use to pay for your loved ones care. As you can tell from our story, if you have someone who is capable of overseeing the upkeep of a property (not just fixing things when they’re broken, but maintaining them), it can be a funding source for long term care.
  • It’s a pretty passive (depending on the condition of the property). If you keep an eye on your property–that is, check on it seasonally, make sure the tenants are changing their furnace filters and doing all of the routine things you do to care for your own home, and fix repairs quickly– you really don’t have to do a lot to keep it going. Just like anything else, once you get used to doing something over and over, it becomes like second nature. OR, you can hire a boss handyman like the one we have, and he can keep an eye on things for you 😉
  • I’ll be blunt: any property is an asset you can inherit. That is why I plan to help my grandma hold on to my grandma’s rental properties. 

Cons

  • When things go wrong, it can consume a lot of time and money.
    • Repairs: if you are not Bob Vila and you’ve never been responsible for fixing problems with a house, it can be very stressful. In most situations, you have to do plenty of research to understand what’s going on, carefully weigh decisions to make sure you’re getting the best price and hiring the most reputable businesses. Not to mention they can cost a lot.
    • Renters: Sometimes, you can get great people who pay their rent every month, on time, and take very good care of your property. Sometimes, you get people who you tear S&#( up on purpose (Well, that’s how it feels). Sometimes, you have to deal with difficult situations like people losing their jobs or having other hardships and you have to make tough decisions. If caregiving is stressful enough already, you may not want to be a landlord. That means you’re basically responsible for the roof over your own head, the roof over your loved one’s head, and the roof over your renters’ heads.  That can be a lot of roofs to worry about! 
  • Too much income can be a problem, especially if you’re running out of resources and are looking at government benefits and community services. If you’re considering nursing home facility placement- beware! It’s expensive! What you think might have been a lot of money in savings can be depleted in just a few months’ time. If you couldn’t oversee their care at home, chances are, maintaining a property is outside of your bandwidth as well. 
  • Typically, you can own property when you are eligible for Medicaid. However, in some cases, a lien may be put on it if your loved one enters into facility-based care so the state can recoup the costs of their care. 

How do I know what’s right for our family’s situation?

Contact an “elder care” or “elder law” attorney. They will be able to guide you through all the factors you should consider in planning for future long term care.

· Caregiving Like a Boss, Quality of Life, Uncategorized

Become the Head Caregiver in Charge with the complete Handbook!

August 1, 2019

Head Caregiver in Charge HCIC Complete Handbook cover preview

Just over four years ago, I began caring for my grandma. I cared for her by myself (pretty much) for two years before bringing in help.

Like many others caring for their loved ones, there were times I refused to accept the fact that other people care for my grandma how I would care for her.

I thought hiring outside help would be too much for me to deal with at the time. So I kept putting it off. And putting it off. â€œI’ll just think about this later.”

I can honestly say that one of my few regrets is not doing it sooner.

I could have freed up so much more time and prevented some major detours on my path to fame and fortune 

I can never get that time back, but hopefully, you can save yourself some precious time and get out from underneath all that caregiving.

If you’ve been looking at hiring private caregivers, the Head Caregiver in Charge Handbook is for you.

It will show you how to hire private caregivers the right way. Once you follow the steps outlined in the Handbook, you will be running your very own in-home care business focused on your loved one.

Tell me more
Screenshot: page inside Head Caregiver in Charge HCIC Complete Handbook how this handbook is organized preview

Many people are already doing something like this, but they’re paying cash under the table.

That’s okay, but it’s kind of risky. I address the risks in the Handbook.

Sure, it requires some energy and effort on your end. Getting everything up and running is the hardest part. Once you have everything going smoothly, you can get back to your dreams and aspirations before you became a caregiver.

That’s right, an added bonus of becoming an HCIC is the ability to compartmentalize caregiving.

What? You mean I’ll have time that’s guilt and worry free?

Of course, always in the back of our minds, we fret over our loved ones’ safety and security, but once you know you have a solid support team in place, you will actually be able to turn your brain off and get back to your life. You will have regular time throughout the week you can count on to get things done and accomplish your goals.

What are you waiting for?

Do it today! Become the Head Caregiver in Charge

Get the The Head Caregiver in Charge (HCIC) Handbook

· Caregiving Like a Boss, HCIC, Uncategorized

My relentless pursuit for the others – EXCLUSIVE feature on AlzAuthors.com!

July 12, 2019

Quote: When you realize for the first time your loved one might have dementia, it feels like the ocean is coming to swallow up your island. " Rachel Hiles, Blogger

I met this amazing group of ladies at the National Caregiving Conference. They call themselves the AlzAuthors.

They are six daughters who have experienced the loss of a loved one with dementia and chose to write about their personal stories to help others along their journey.

Now, they feature hundreds of books and authors of all kinds, from memoirs to practical guides, and yes, even bloggers like me.

Check out my reflection on searching for support, sending out smoke signals, and starting this blog at alzauthors.com.

The link is: https://alzauthors.com/2019/07/09/8946/

· Caregiving Like a Boss, Uncategorized

8 Ways to Make Money While Entrenched in Caregiving

July 8, 2019

When you’re a caregiver, sometimes it means you have to scale back on gainful employment or even take it off your plate altogether. It can be hard to bring in the money you need to support yourself.

It’s no fun being broke or unemployed. But all hope is not lost.

Fortunately, thanks to all the technology we have today, there are a number of ways you can make some bank on your own terms. 

Driving

If you have a car, it can be a great asset to you while caregiving. You can drive for a number of different companies, all at the same time and setting your own hours.

1. Delivering Passengers

Ridesharing has disrupted transportation and changed the way a lot of people think about making money. If you are a people person and you have solid blocks of time in your schedule where you can drive during periods of high demand (weekend evenings and late nights, during rush hour), you could earn good money driving for Uber or Lyft.

Besides earning money driving, you can also earn money for people you refer to become drivers. 

I have driven for Uber and I always have a ball! It’s so much fun driving around the city and getting to know all of your different passengers. It’s a great way to network, actually.

UberLyft
Sign up for Uber using my link https://partners.uber.com/i/p2g5v

Sign up for Lyft using my link https://www.lyft.com/drivers/HILES71215

2. Delivering Food

If you’re not so much into spending time with people or not crazy about the idea of having a bunch of different people getting in and out of your car, delivering takeout might be a great option for you.

At any given time, people can call up food whenever they feel like it through services like Uber Eats and Postmates (my favorite). There are a number of major food delivery companies you can drive for to deliver food to hungry people and stack up your dough.

Some of the major players in the on-demand food delivery sector:

Uber Eats is a way you can drive and earn money while caregiving

Uber Eats

Sign up at https://partners.uber.com/i/p2g5v

Doordash is a way you can drive and earn money while caregiving

Doordash 

Sign up at https://doordash.com/dasher/signup/

Postmates is a way you can drive and earn money while caregiving

Postmates

Sign up at https://fleet.postmates.com/

Grubhub is a way you can drive and earn money while caregiving

Grubhub

Sign up at https://driver.grubhub.com/

3. Doing Odd Jobs 

From simple tasks like moving furniture to being a personal assistant, you can use help people who need something done and make money at the same time. 

TaskRabbit is a way you can complete odd jobs and earn money while caregiving

Task Rabbit

TaskRabbit is a site where people post all types of tasks, from simple errands to big projects.

Sign up at https://taskrabbit.com/become-a-tasker

Fiverr is a way you can complete odd jobs and earn money while caregiving

Fiverr

Fiverr is a great way to make money while checking off other people’s to-dos as well as those looking for freelancers on projects.

Sign up at https://fiverr.com/start_selling

When you can’t leave the house

If you are so entrenched in caregiving that you can’t leave the premises, there are options for making money from the comfort of your home. Consider exploring the opportunities below if you’re looking for a way to make some positive cash flow happen.

4. Becoming Certified Caregiving Specialist

Would you like to earn extra money by running your own business? Would you like to set your own work schedule which allows you the time you need to devote to your caregiving responsibilities? Would you like to support family caregivers by helping them manage their To Do lists?

If so, the Certified Caregiving Specialistℱ training program at Caregiving.com may be right for you. As a CCS, you become a family caregiver’s virtual or in-person assistant. 

Learn more and sign up at https://www.caregiving.com/ccs/

5. Building a Side Hustle

If you need a gig that truly meets your needs in terms of logistics, you might consider dreaming up your own hustle. Nowadays, you can start a business you can run from home with minimal effort if you need to bring in some money. Certainly, it will require some work, but you will have the power and flexibility to set your own schedule and workload.

Before I became self-employed, a good friend of mine sent me this book as a gift. I read through it and it helped me realize I had a number of talents and skills I could monopolize on. 

I highly recommend it if you are thinking about launching a part time side gig outside of your caregiving life 

6. Becoming a Virtual Assistant

If you are a whiz with technology or you have previous office experience, becoming a virtual assistant may be a great option for you. You can sign up with a company that offers this service, or you could launch it as your own side hustle. 

Popular Sites to Sign up on:

Upwork is a way you can get freelance gigs while caregiving

Upwork

TaskRabbit is a site where people post all types of tasks, from simple errands to big projects.

Sign up at https://upwork.com/i/how-it-works/freelancer/

Fiverr is a way you can get freelance gigs while caregiving

Fiverr

Fiverr is a great way to make money while checking off other people’s to-dos as well as those looking for freelancers on projects.

Sign up at https://fiverr.com/start_selling

7. Becoming an Investor 

If you have some funds to play with, consider leveraging those dollars and playing your hand on Wall Street.

With Stash Invest, you can investing with as little as $5 and build your own custom investment, retirement, and custodial portfolios. For over a year now, I’ve been using Stash Invest to help me earn on money I put aside and save for retirement.

If you have a little know how (and even if you don’t – they have great resources to help you learn more and get started), you could make your money go to work for you.

Sign up and become an investor at https://get.stashinvest.com/rachelgeca3

Bonus: When you refer your friends, you and your friends will each get $5 when they sign up.

Extra Bonus: You can also share a gift link with friends and family to ask for the best gift of all—cash to invest for a better future!

8. Signing up on Rewards Sites: Not Money but just as Good

Rewards sites are a simple way of getting gift cards and even actual cash that you can then use to buy the things you need.

Granted, they are not going to provide all the money you need to live on, but they can help you with affording the little extras.

Rewards sites might be great for you if you have chunks of time where you’re sitting around waiting or doing nothing. You could be:

  1. watching videos
  2. filling out surveys
  3. clicking on emails in your inbox
  4. earning points/money on purchases you’d be already making anyway.

Here are some of the most popular rewards sites:

MyPoints

Sign up & earn

Swagbucks

Sign up & earn

InboxDollars

Sign up & earn

Mypoints is my favorite. I’ve been with them for over 10 years and earned over 68,000 points doing very little. That amounts to 43 $15 Amazon gift cards or 10 $50 CVS giftcards… anyway you stack it, I think it’s a great deal for the energy that went into it.

Here’s a link to a great smackdown on rewards sites that lists even MORE sites you can earn on: https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/the-best-survey-sites-to-make-extra-money/

What have you done to earn a living or make extra cash while caregiving?
I’d love to hear your experience. Share it in the comments below 👇👇👇

Disclaimer: This blog post/email contains affiliate and referral links which may reward me in the event of a subscription or sale. I use these funds to go to feed my cats. Thanks for the cat food.

· Caregiving Like a Boss

NOW PREMIERING: Taking Care of Grandma Rap

June 7, 2019

Graphic: Taking Care of Grandma Rap

I know you’ve been waiting to see it, because I’ve been telling everyone about it for a month, so I won’t delay any longer…

Without further ado………….

I present to you…………

the Taking Care of Grandma Rap!

Now Mike Jones isn’t the only rapper to writing about Grandma 😘

SHOUTOUTS

THANKS TO MY GIRL, RUE, for being my hype (wo)man and singing the hooks in the studio! Seriously, you made the song!

Thanks to Mogul Filming Group for recording this fresh video đŸ“č
Thanks to Jaz at 64111 Studios who helped me lay down this track đŸŽ™ïž
Thank you to Mill Clinton for the dope beat đŸŽč

And last but most definitely not least, I couldn’t have done this without the help of Walter Edwin, AKA Walt Lee/Dun Deala/the Popper, owner of the IMKC Store and active making a difference in Kansas City, who helped me figure out the steps I needed to take to produce this song. #salute

· Caregiving Like a Boss, Uncategorized

Barbara’s Sidekicks: the ladies making our everyday lives possible.

May 6, 2019

Graphic: Barbara's Sidekicks - Photo of Barbara with sidekicks all around

In the beginning, it was just me and Gma.

After a couple years of going to work, going to Grandma’s, coming home and going to bed, and then hitting the rewind button every morning, I knew it was time to bring in some outside forces.

We started out with just one companion come over (shout out Karen!!) a few times a week to help me get her to her appointments and add some variety to her life. When my own life got too crazy, we added a couple more ladies to the team. Now, we have a team of six Sidekicks.

At first, I just paid cash. I even Venmo’d Leslie her pay every week. As we added more people to the roster, I realized my under-the-table operation was going to become pretty cumbersome if I had to keep running to the bank every week for cash and communicate with several people at a time.

There laid Grandma’s long term care insurance policy, just collecting dust.

You see, when I first found out about the policy, I called to find out if I could “self-direct” it. Self-direction is a model of support where you recruit, hire, train, supervise, and god forbid, fire your own caregivers. I figured if people on Medicaid waivers could do it, surely I could be able to do it too. After all, it was a *private* policy, one she had been paying a premium on for years.

Think again, Rachel.

It took three times calling and explaining what “self-direction” meant and hearing “no,” for me to give up on the whole idea.

Fast forward to last summer. I had some help. Self-employed and unsure of what to expect, I started covering some of Grandma’s daytime hours. It didn’t take long before word got out that I had launched my own business and people were knocking down my door to find out if we could work together. I knew I needed a solution, and fast.

I let some close connections in my circle know that I was going to start looking for help and put some feelers out.

https://gph.is/2JhUUvk

It just so happened that I had heard through the grapevine that my colleague from my past life, Julie, had launched her own business too, Simple Living Solutions. Julie provides fiscal intermediary services and program compliance support for individuals and family members who are self-directing their Medicaid Waiver supports in our area. In a nutshell, that basically means that she handles all the financial responsibilities of payroll and getting taxes paid and oversight to be sure those working with her are successful (auditing documentation and providing coaching on training and supervision).

I figured she already had the system in place that I needed to access my grandma’s long term care insurance. I sent her a message on Facebook and we were talking the next week.

After what seems like a million phone calls and meetings, some of which we spoke to the long term care insurance policy together, our claim was accepted earlier this year and we are now billing her long term care insurance. For a small fee, Julie collects and audits the paperwork and turns it in to the insurance company. She invoices me, we pay her using Grandma’s money, and then the long term care insurance company issues a check to reimburse us.

We now have timesheets, schedules, payroll… we are TOTALLY LEGIT! I am the supervisor of Grandma’s Sidekicks. I wrote the care plan. I train the ladies on what they need to know and make sure they have everything they need to support my grandma to have the best life possible.

So…. without further ado, I’d like to introduce to you….

Barbara’s Sidekicks!!!!

All of Gma’s sidekicks are wonderful ladies. Except me and Leslie, they are all super active women, married with children, so I knew they’d be a great match for her (and can make up for my lack of knowledge about certain things due to my spinsterhood).

Starring… (in order of appearance)

Leslie is a good friend of mine. I met her in grad school while we were working on our MPAs. She’s a smart cookie and well known in our community. Leslie responder to the SOS signals I sent out when Calvin went on hospice. When the time came for me to bring on more help last year due to my booming business and Gma’s changing abilities, Leslie gave me Mimi.

Mimi is like a saint! What drew me to Mimi was that she’d adopted an elder widow in her church who has dementia and was helping her, and so I knew she would be perfect for Gma. Mimi is a calm and peaceful presence. She is very sweet and loving. And she gave us Bridget!

Bridget and Mimi are best pals. When Mimi found out about the Sidekick opportunity and that we had more positions available, she asked Bridget if she was interested. Bridget is patient and quick thinking and gets my grandma playing the piano. We got dealt the best hand!!

Eileen is a friend of mine. When I put out our announcement, it wasn’t biting like I wanted it to, so I turned to the Contacts in my phone. I scrolled through the names asking myself, who do I know personally that is a decent, upright lady??? And then I came upon Eileen. I met Eileen in my past life when she was a volunteer in my office. Eileen and I had a good time. We were always laughing and joking around. She also has a super badass mom vibe and made me feel good, so I knew it would work out when I texted her my ad. We met for coffee and she said yes!!! It just so happened that this comes at a perfect time in her life- as a special needs mom whose son is getting closer and closer to transition, Eileen is brainstorming creative strategies for helping him be self sufficient and is planning on putting her Sidekick money away from that. It was like serendipitous that this all happened! Eileen is such a joy for my grandma. My grandma literally calls me every single week and tells me, “Eileen is such a good person to be with me.” I think that says it all.

I cannot tell you how much of a blessing these ladies have been to us. Not only that, I find delight in the fact that my grandma can be a blessing to them. We have such a great team!

Let’s hear it!

A round of applause for Barbara’s Sidekicks, the ladies who make it possible for Grandma to have a good life and for me to go after my dreams!

Want to get your own team of helpers for your loved one?
You need the Head Caregiver in Charge Handbook! The Head Caregiver in Charge (HCIC) Handbook will guide you through the process of determining what help you need, how you will get the help you need, and how to keep it going once you’ve set it up.

Sign up for the TCG Mailing List to be updated when the HCIC Handbook drops, along with all of my other awesome blogiversary festivities!

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· Caregiving Like a Boss, Coping with Caregiving, Keeping Grandma Safe, Quality of Life, Uncategorized

Outsourcing Grandma’s Taxes

April 11, 2019

Photo: H&R Block Lady, Eileen, at left, holding up a paper with columns drawn on it, and Rachel, at right

For the past three years, I have done Grandma’s taxes myself.  I have always advocated for saving money and doing it yourself, but when I became a caregiver, I learned that there comes a time in all of our lives where we just have to outsource.

This year, tax season was one of those times.

It wasn’t even that Grandma’s taxes that worried me. You see, my grandma had an accountant named Fontella who did her taxes for the longest. But it just so happened that around the time my grandma began needing my help, Fontella decided to close up shop and retire as the tax lady.

Ever since I had a job, I always filed my taxes online. Much to Grandma’s chagrin, I decided to take on the job of filing her taxes. Using Fontella’s neatly organized folder from the previous year as a guide, I waded through all of Grandma’s files and papers and knocked it out in just a couple hours. Both of us were pleasantly surprised. So I just kept doing them for her.

Photo: Rachel with the H&R Block behind her

This year, things changed. Last year, I started my own business. Couple that with caregiving, and there was little time to really focus on what I needed to learn to do my taxes by myself. So I bit the bullet and made an appointment with good ole H&R Block.

I decided it was okay to outsource, because after all, in the wise words of my friend, Amy Goyer:

“I can do ANYTHING, but I can’t do EVERYTHING!”

Amy Goyer, Family Caregiving Expert

My tax lady’s name was Eileen. She was a hoot! She made this process as painless as possible and we had such a good time joking and friendly bobbing in her cubicle, I know the other people were getting jealous 😂😂😂

We pretty much whizzed through Grandma’s taxes, and I was happy to see that my previous filings were on point with what she came up with.

Even though I walked in there feeling really organized with my slick revenue & expenses spreadsheet, I quickly discovered I didn’t have it together like I thought I did. I learned a lot about what I need to start doing as a small business owner to make sure I’m more prepared for next year. She even drew out a new spreadsheet template when I told her my life motto was, “When in doubt, make a spreadsheet.”

Photo: Left - H&R Block lady Eileen, holding up her business card and columns for a new spreadsheet on a piece of paper and Right - Rachel

Just like everyone else, I hate spending money on things I could’ve done myself. My experience at H&R Block was great, so I don’t regret forking over the cash to have someone else take care of it for me this time around.

Do you outsource you and your caree’s taxes, or do you do it yourself? Did you make the switch like I did? Leave a comment below! 👇👇👇 I’d love to hear your experience!

· Caregiving Like a Boss

Smart Home Smackdowns Roundup

April 4, 2019

Graphic: Home filled in with icons of technology and text: Smart Home Smackdowns Roundup

Are you interested in using technology to make your home smart?

If you’re like me, when you’re searching for new products to buy, you want to compare them quickly and easily with others.

If you know me, you know I hate duplication and recreating the wheels. Here are some kickass smackdowns (my loving term for comparison charts of popular products) for home automation and controls I found at
ASecureLife.com while I doing some research for a recent presentation on how I use technology with Grandma.

Doorbell Cameras

Link: https://www.asecurelife.com/best-doorbell-cameras/

Review of Doorbell Cameras at ASecureLife.com

Indoor/Security Cameras

Link: https://www.asecurelife.com/security-camera-reviews/

Review of Indoor/Security Cameras at ASecureLife.com

Home Automation & Environmental Control

Link: https://www.asecurelife.com/best-home-automation-devices/

Review of Home Automation devices at ASecureLife.com

Smart Locks

Link: https://www.asecurelife.com/best-smart-locks/

Review of Smart Locks at ASecureLife.com

If you are an iOS type, here is a link to a guide on how to make your home an Apple smart home: https://www.imore.com/homekit

Guide to Home Automation with Apple

As I shared with you before, I chose to Nest hands down, because I wanted one comprehensive suite of devices and software. I don’t have time to piecemeal solutions.

My best advice when looking at upgrading your home to a smart home is to go with a company that has been around for a while, with a strong reputation and positive reviews. Do your research and find what works for your specific situation.

· Caregiving Like a Boss, Keeping Grandma Safe, Uncategorized

Head Caregiver in Charge: The Complete Handbook

March 16, 2019

HEAD CAREGIVER IN CHARGE complete handbook

Coordinating care for an aging loved one can feel like a never ending spiral of appointments, paperwork, and to-do lists. Managing it all can feel overwhelming at times.

There’s good news!

Nobody ever said you have to do it all by yourself.

The Head Caregiver in Charge Handbook can help you get your caregiving business in order so you can get back to your life.

This handbook might be for you if:

  • You feel like caregiving has taken over your life
  • You are worried about losing your job due to increasing responsibilities for an aging parent
  • You’ve lost or quit your job and need to make money or and free up your time to get back in the workforce
  • You’re tired of doing it all by yourself

The Head Caregiver in Charge (HCIC) Handbook will guide you through the process of determining what help you need, how you will get the help you need, and how to keep it going once you’ve set it up.

Whether you are using cash money to pay private duty caregivers, or you want to figure out how you can leverage your loved one’s long term care insurance policy to hire a team to provide your loved one’s care, this handbook is for you!

This handbook is a culmination of everything I created or wished I’d had or known over the past four years of caregiving and managing care for my grandma and over a decade of experience in the disability services field.

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