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SENIOR CORNER The 50/50 Rule Part 2 by MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY In Up & Coming Weekly distributed the week of March 16-22, 2011 we started a series titled The 50-50 Rule. This program was designed by Home Instead Senior Care to help siblings provide care for their aging parents without conflict. For the next several weeks we will provide some additional information that may assist in the process. Checklist for Sibling Family Caregivers The following check- list can help siblings better manage the care of their senior loved ones. List • List the needs that a senior loved one has that will enable him or her to re- Inspirations In p A cr GRAND OPENING WEEK AT THE Siblings often work together to provide care for their senior parents. main independent and avoid family conflict throughout the aging process. __ Medical __ Housing __ Activities of daily living __ Home Care __ End-of-life issues, including advance directives such as living will and ling-term care __ Estate planning and funeral planning Research • Research the options that can help you meet those needs. __ www.caring.com __ www.homeinstead.com __ “Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions” www.stagesofseniorcare.com Divide • Divide the needs of your senior: those needs that will be met by family members and those that will be contracted. __ Divide the tasks so that each member has input in the process. __ Make sure the tasks fit the needs of your sibling as well as your senior loved one. Assign • List the tasks for which those in your family will be responsible. Keep the list flexible for the changing needs of your senior as well as the demands on your siblings. You’ll need a plan and overseer if your contracting outside services. __ Meals __ Housekeeping __ Scheduling doctor appointments __ Transporting to doctor appointments __ Grocery shopping __ Companionship/Outings Follow up • Plan regular times to stay in touch with your siblings to avoid miscommu- nication and misunderstanding. __ Make sure no one is doing too much. If you are the primary caregiver, ask for help if you need it. If you are a long-distance caregiver, ask for ways to help the primary caregiver. If this information is helpful, please read the issues in the next several weeks. But if you can not wait, call 910- 484-7200 or drop by the local Home Instead Senior Care office to get a booklet. MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY, Owners of Home Instead Senior Care, Contributing Writers. COM- MENTS? editor@upandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. JOHN W.WYATT, JR. VISITORS PAVILION COMPLEX Rhythm & BLUE DOGS LIVE! BL LIV APRIL 1, 2011 AP PR GATES OPEN AT 7:00PM CONCERT BEGINS AT 8:00PM GAT CON Development Foundation Classic Party Rentals Cumberland Fayetteville - Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce Fayetteville PWC Healy Wholesale Company, Inc. Aberdeen Catery Callahan & Rice Insurance Group, Inc. C.P. Ross Designs Doubletree Hotel Fayetteville The Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Five Star Entertainment The Invisible Chef Olde Fayetteville Insurance & Financial Services Two Men and a Truck G GR T GRAND OPENING OF TH SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. SAT 10: The community is invited to an open house of the 33,000 square foot Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex. Festivities will include live music, food and drinks, children’s activities, special speakers and guided tours of the new building. The hou Visit will child guid MARCH 30 - APRIL 5, 2011 UCW 17 THE WYATT VISITORS PAVILION COMPLEX TICKETS: $10 IN ADVANCE, $15 AT THE DOOR, $2 DISCOUNT FOR FYP MEMBERS TICK DOO A niA night of food, fun and music to benefit Cap Cape Fear Botanical Garden! Rhythm & Bloo Dog and o order your tickets in advance call 910.486.0221. Blooms features SC-based band the Blue Dogs who blend country, roots, bluegrass and Americana into their own unique soun sound. Food, drinks and cash bar available. To o 910 Spring p HOSTED BY THE GARDEN CLUB COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE A creative tablescape luncheon and pres of Fr esentation from Michael Whaley of Fresh Affairs in Raleigh, NC. Wed Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Table Lunc Tic ets must be purchased in advan advance by March 23. abletop Viewing 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Luncheon 11:30 a.m. TickeTickets: $35 (910.868.4416) Ticket BENEFIT CONCERT