It’s important to be financially stable as you grow towards the elderly stages of life. You want your money to outlive you and not you outlive your money, this will help ensure you can be well taken care of into your 70’s 80’s 90’s and beyond. No matter how little, learn to save for a rainy day. Okay, I’m considered a generation X (Gen X) which means I was born between 1965-1976, if you are a Gen X then your parents may be considered a part of the Babyboomer generation, which is between 1946-1964 or a Traditionalist/Silver generation, born between 1928-1946. As Gen X we need to prepare and help our parents prepare for their elderly years. As a son of a “traditionalist”, I started my preparation for my mom by ensuring I became her Power of Attorney and ensured she has a Will and Testament and proper burial insurance. One thing I was not prepared for was her diagnosis of dementia/ Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve learned a lot about the disease and its effects, including the deterioration of the mind, thoughts and actions. I’ve had to work with family and outside agencies to ensure my mom can remain in her home. You too may be facing a parent in need of outside assistance, may God strengthen and bless you, if we live long, we will be the elderly one day but plan ahead now especially as a Gen X. For those of you whose parents have passed away, please consider other elderly people who can use your help. Honor them whether they’re in their own home or a care facility, a visit, a word of encouragement, and your prayers will be a blessing to them. If you have children, get them involved early so they can understand the importance of honoring the elderly and understand life is a process we all experience as we live, one day they will be elderly. So, this month do something extra special and honor the Elderly. Bring some extra joy and laughter to someone elderly. If you are going through difficulties and uncertainties as a caregiver, I encourage you to keep pressing forward, and always know we are just a phone call away to help support you as a caregiver. Let’s celebrate the Elderly together! Blessings and Joy! Thank you, Caleb Thomas M.A. LMHC 319-206-0651 thomasacc.com caleb@thomasacc.com Thomas & Associates Counseling & Consulting Counseling with a God given purpose! LET’S CELEBRATE THE ELDERLY TOGETHER!
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