Sheri Samotin brings more than 30 years of business and management experience to LifeBridge Solutions. She is a Certified National Guardian, Certified Daily Money Manager & Certified Professional Coach. She is the author of Facing the Finish: A Road Map for Aging Parents and Adult Children.

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My elderly mother has dementia. How do I get my siblings to stop fighting me about moving mom to assisted living? We are at a standstill.

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If your elderly father forgets pick up the mail, a daily money manager might be able to help.

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Seniors who only require help with activities of daily living and remain in assisted living communities for many years may run the risk of depleting their savings. So, what happens when a resident can no longer afford the costs of assisted living?

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It is not unusual for each elderly parent to have different caregiving needs at different times, and coordinating individual care plans will help with care.

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We retain health records, financial statements and tax documents just in case we need them, but this can be overwhelming for caregivers who store their loved ones’ files, too. Use these tips to organize what you should keep and purge what you shouldn’t.

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Reading explanation of benefits statements is an ongoing task for caregivers who help elderly parents with their healthcare and finances. Use this guide to understand your EOB statements when reviewing your parents' medical insurance bills.

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When your parent's move into a senior living facility, you might be responsible for dealing with senior living facility bills on your parent's behalf. Here are a list of ways to deal with senior living facility bill errors.

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When friends or family members are unwilling or unable to take responsibility for an elder's legal, financial and medical decisions, professional fiduciary services can ensure that their affairs are taken care of.

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The 5 Love Languages is an extremely popular book that teaches how to have effective, strong and fulfilling relationship by understaning the language that works best for caregivers and their loved ones.

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If you’re looking for a new perspective on aging, tips for communicating with elders, advice on setting boundaries or valuable insights on dementia care, pick up one of these acclaimed books about caregiving.

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The world of hospital bills and insurance claims can be confusing, but medical billing advocates are specially trained to help patients and their families make sense of all their paperwork and save money by detecting costly billing errors.

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Every family experiences disagreements from time to time. Get everyone on the same page by using these steps for healthy communication and cooperation.

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Caring for a senior who lives far away presents many unique challenges. Use these six pointers to stay organized and informed while caregiving from a distance.

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When a senior is so clingy that it interferes with caregiving tasks, day-to-day responsibilities in your own life, and critical me-time, it must be addressed before burnout sets in. Use these tips to set boundaries and regain some independence.

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