Siblings Caring for a Parent with Dementia

“She asked him to come so she can have a vacation. That’s the best way for that sibling to find out really how mom can live safely in her own home. When she puts the coffee pot in the refrigerator, when she opens the door to strangers, when she wants to write a check to the person that calls on the telephone, he’s going to know, yeah, this isn’t safe for mom.” Linda Johnson

Today Kim Hegwood has a great conversation with Linda Johnson. Linda is a Licensed Family Therapist and a Certified Geriatric Care Manager. Listen to Linda’s advice on how to work together with your siblings.

How to Contact Linda

Website: www.LindaFodriniJohnson.com

Email: lindaFJ620@outlook.com

Phone: 925-899-6563

Bio:

Linda is a Licensed Family Therapist and a Certified Geriatric Care Manager. She has been in practice since 1984 and ran her own large business, Eldercare Services, for 30 years. She now does consulting with families, counseling, zoom classes, and support groups. She is a past president of the Aging Life Care Association and the recipient of many awards. She recently published a book, “The Empowered Caregiver: Practical Tips & Emotional Support for Adult Children of Aging Parents.”

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Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.