Today’s work and family lives are busier than ever. This is especially true because we’ve become intrinsically connected to and dependent on electronic gadgets, and that it can make it hard to disconnect and find time for ourselves. Imagine, then, how easy it can be for elderly loved ones to feel disconnected or to worry about being left behind and forgotten in an increasingly digital, fast-paced society.
It can be hard for aging parents and relatives to face retirement and their senior years alone after building thriving careers and raising their own families. Their generation once held the family together and cared for its senior-most members, so it can be difficult to pass the torch and watch the next generation take over those roles. Elderly family members might fear they will be inadvertently forgotten by their children as their lives take on greater responsibilities, including families and careers of their own. They may also have concerns about their grandchildren and other family members finding time to visit with them regularly.
Senior adults with health challenges may fear being left alone when their care requires more and more time and attention. Even healthy seniors might be concerned about the potential for loneliness and isolation. The thought of leaving their home and having to downsize may be overwhelming. Also, with the rising costs of nursing homes and senior living communities, it can be easy to see why the aging population might live with this fear.
One possible step towards ensuring your parent’s financial care and comfort is including them in your estate plan. In addition to reassuring them about the personal care and attention they will receive now and in the future as a result of your planning, you might discuss their plan and make sure their plan is appropriate for this stage of their lives. Schedule an appointment today to discuss your estate plans and your current goals with an attorney at Grissom Law, LLC. Some elderly relatives may have trouble sharing their fears with you, but they may be willing to discuss their plan with an attorney, which might do you – and them – a world of good.
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