Tag: caregiving
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Anchor for Everyone, But Who Anchors You? Avoiding Matriarch Burnout
I’ve always been the anchor for everyone else. The one who holds the family together. The one who makes sure my mother is cared for, my children are nurtured, my businesses are running, and everyone’s needs are being tracked. But even anchors need anchoring. The moment I started treating my own burnout as seriously as…
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The Best Books on Aging Parents, Caregiving, and Taking Over the Finances
Nothing prepares you for the moment you realize your parent can no longer manage their own finances. It’s one of the most emotionally complex experiences a family goes through — and most people navigate it completely alone, without a roadmap, without the right professionals, and without knowing what questions to even ask. These books help.…