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Elder Caring Lawyer

Healthy aging tips, beyond physical

Posted on September 18, 2013 by dgermann

Take a look at Dale Carter’s wonderful article. It goes beyond getting plenty of sleep and eating right: http://blog.springerpub.com/gerontology/beyond-the-physical-3-key-tips-for-healthy-aging :- Doug.

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What you see is your eye

Posted on September 18, 2013 by dgermann

The opening segment of the film Consider the Conversation shows older people in nursing homes having difficulty doing therapy, eating messily. Some folks see this as denigrating folks or making fun. Others see it as finding our compassion. What you … Continue reading →

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Arrow of increasing capacity to clear the path

Posted on September 12, 2013 by dgermann

There is an arrow of increasing capacity to clear the path, within which we can place various documents and steps. Where would you place Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Representative appointments, Conversation? :- Doug.

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Given a clear path….

Posted on September 11, 2013 by dgermann

Given a clear path (and that does not mean laying out a map; rather getting obstacles out of the way) a person dying can do the things he or she must do, for example, Byock’s tasks of dying persons. :- … Continue reading →

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We cannot solve life

Posted on September 10, 2013 by dgermann

We know that we cannot solve life We can only predict the probabilities And choose :- Doug.

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Wisdom is a blossoming

Posted on September 9, 2013 by dgermann

Wisdom is a blossoming of imagination. :- Doug.

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We need not build bridges

Posted on September 8, 2013 by dgermann

We need not build bridges from human to human we already have gossamer we see, we hear, we touch we are touched :- Doug.

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For lawyers, doctors…and people with families

Posted on September 7, 2013 by dgermann

It’s only difficult the first time. Recently I realized that I don’t have any trouble getting my clients to talk about end of life decision making. Why? I think it is because I am serious about the topic, give it … Continue reading →

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There is only one conversation

Posted on September 5, 2013 by dgermann

There is only one conversation & you can be in it & you’re already in it & you’re invited! :- Doug.

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the family of life goes on

Posted on September 4, 2013 by dgermann

Babies are born, grow, die the family of life goes on safety and security —endurance is in change & movement & growth :- Doug.

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The most inopportune times!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by dgermann

We joke that Life is what happens when you are making other plans, Prepare to be surprised, Whatever happens is the only thing that could. We are surprised to find we are loved. Geniuses are the ones who surprise us. … Continue reading →

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How many leaves?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by dgermann

How many leaves on you, maple tree? Will you green before turning brown? :- Doug.

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In elder caring, things move quickly

Posted on August 30, 2013 by dgermann

In elder caring, things move quickly. More quickly than you would expect. Client is in the nursing home, and the nursing home is saying he is “plateauing:” they need to stop therapy and make the family private pay. Medicare will … Continue reading →

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Where you stand affects what you see

Posted on August 29, 2013 by dgermann

Where you stand affects what you see. :- Doug.

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Cars! We love ’em!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by dgermann

Cars! We love ’em! Why do we drive so fast We spend so little time in ’em? :- Doug.

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My sweet desserts

Posted on August 25, 2013 by dgermann

When I am ready to go on to my sweet desserts Please dip me in chocolate :- Doug.