How to talk to your aging parents about end-of-life planning : Life Kit : NPR
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How to talk to your aging parents about end-of-life planning : Life Kit : NPR

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How to prepare for the death of a parent: A checklist Enlarge this image Anton Vierietin/Getty Images Anton Vierietin/Getty Images This story was originally published on Sept. 25, 2023, and has been updated. Sponsor Message You could also share a cautionary tale about a friend who's had to get involved with their parents' finances, says Huddleston. You might think that financial planners are only for the wealthy, "but that's not true," says Huddleston. Get access to their passwords If there's an emergency and you need to log into a parent's bank account or contact their doctors through their medical portal, you don't want to waste time hunting down their usernames and passwords, says Huddleston. By setting up these documents and coming up with a long-term care plan, "you can help them in the way that they want to be helped," says Huddleston.

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Caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in free labor each year, according to the AARP. She and her partner found themselves navigating the confusing world of Medicare and Medicaid, estate planning, powers of attorney, etc., all in the hope of helping their loved ones stay healthy and comfortable until they need an end-of-life plan. On this episode of How To!, …

Before Your Parents Retire, Make Sure You Ask About These 6 Things
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Before Your Parents Retire, Make Sure You Ask About These 6 Things

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Phiromya Intawongpan via Getty Images Don't assume you know what your parents are thinking. These talks can only work if adult children are collaborators with their parents instead of bossy, said Nancy K. Schlossberg, a retired professor of counseling psychology and the author of “Retire Smart, Retire Happy: Finding Your True Path in Life.” “Older people don’t want their sovereignty …

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