Molly Shomer

About Molly Shomer

Molly Shomer, LMSW is "Head Coach" of The Eldercare Team, and a dedicated advocate for those who are caring for elderly adults. Please visit her web site at http://www.eldercareteam.com for more elder care articles and important resources for caregivers. "Eldercare News You Can Use," the bi-monthly newsletter, is also available there. Write to her at: molly@eldercareteam.com mshomer@eldercareteam.com

Plans Aren't Wine, And They Don't Always Age Well

The following crossed my desk recently. The author gave me permission to share her story:"Please alert people to something we're experiencing right now - having to clean up the mess of someone not naming more than one person as beneficiary...
Date Posted: September 15, 2004

How To Find Affordable Senior Housing

A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him.He located a nice retirement apartment where meals, housekeeping, and...
Date Posted: May 16, 2003

Should Mom Move Closer?

Things to Think About Before You Relocate Your Elderly Parent Your home is now miles and hours away from your parent. The best thing would be to move Mom or Dad closer...or would it?
Date Posted: May 05, 2003