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Barbara Newman-Mannix

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For adult children with aging parents, the current health crisis is particularly stressful. Some of us are caring for Mom or Dad at home without the help we’re used to. Others are cut off from our loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. So, what’s the best way to navigate our new role as caregiver if an elderly parent is home with us? Or stay connected to our aging parents if we can’t see them face-to-face?Barbara Newman-Mannix is the Founder and CEO of A Dignified Life, a consultancy that helps families understand and manage major life transitions. ADL develops care plans for elder parents and loved ones with chronic illness, connecting families with the professional services they need. Barbara is a fierce advocate for families, supporting them through the difficult healthcare, insurance, legal and financial challenges that come with navigating change around eldercare, end-of-life, divorce or special needs.   On this special episode of Divorce Dialogues, Barbara joins Katherine to discuss eldercare in the Coronavirus era. She offers advice on caring for a senior parent while you’re working from home or staying connected to a loved one you cannot visit in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Listen in for Barbara’s insight on managing stress through the COVID-19 crisis and learn how you can keep your elderly parents safe and happy—whether you’re in the same physical space or not.Topics CoveredBarbara’s advice on caring for a parent while working from home•	Create work/entertainment space for senior•	Set timer for breaks or set up video cameraCreating boundaries so that you can be productive at homeThe special challenge around caring for a parent with dementiaHow to stay connected if you’re separated from a senior parent•	Share information with family of roommate•	Send flowers, photos to enhance environment•	Create levity in phone conversations•	Use GamePigeon or listen to/read same bookWhy it’s crucial to show empathy for the staff at a parent’s facility Barbara’s insight on managing stress through the COVID-19 crisis•	Sleep and eat well, drink water•	Limit consumption of negative news•	Get fresh air when possibleWhy it’s a good time to explore estate planning with your familyConnect with Barbara Newman-MannixA Dignified Life: https://www.adignifiedlife.com/Call (914) 475-7225Connect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.comCall (914) 738-7765Resources GamePigeon: https://www.adignifiedlife.com/NY State Health Care Proxy Form: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1430.pdfNY State Power of Attorney Form: https://www.tax.ny.gov/poa/

For adult children with aging parents, the current health crisis is particularly stressful. Some of us are caring for Mom or Dad at home without the help we’re used to. Others are cut off from our loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. So, what’s the best way to navigate our new role as caregiver if an elderly parent is home with us? Or stay connected to our aging parents if we can’t see them face-to-face? Barbara Newman-Mannix is the Founder and CEO of A Dignified Life, a consultancy that helps families understand and manage major life transitions. ADL develops care plans for elder parents and loved ones with chronic illness, connecting families with the professional services they need. Barbara is a fierce advocate for families, supporting them through the difficult healthcare, insurance, legal and financial challenges that come with navigating change around eldercare, end-of-life, divorce or special needs. On this special episode of Divorce Dialogues, Barbara joins Katherine to discuss eldercare in the Coronavirus era. She offers advice on caring for a senior parent while you’re working from home or staying connected to a loved one you cannot visit in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Listen in for Barbara’s insight on managing stress through the COVID-19 crisis and learn how you can keep your elderly parents safe and happy—whether you’re in the same physical space or not. Topics Covered Barbara’s advice on caring for a parent while working from home •	Create work/entertainment space for senior •	Set timer for breaks or set up video camera Creating boundaries so that you can be productive at home The special challenge around caring for a parent with dementia How to stay connected if you’re separated from a senior parent •	Share information with family of roommate •	Send flowers, photos to enhance environment •	Create levity in phone conversations •	Use GamePigeon or listen to/read same book Why it’s crucial to show empathy for the staff at a parent’s facility Barbara’s insight on managing stress through the COVID-19 crisis •	Sleep and eat well, drink water •	Limit consumption of negative news •	Get fresh air when possible Why it’s a good time to explore estate planning with your family Connect with Barbara Newman-Mannix A Dignified Life: <a href="https://www.adignifiedlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adignifiedlife.com/</a> Call (914) 475-7225 Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: <a href="http://understandinginconflict.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://understandinginconflict.org/</a> Miller Law Group: <a href="https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/</a> Katherine on LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/kemiller1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/kemiller1</a> The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246</a> Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765 Resources GamePigeon: <a href="https://www.adignifiedlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adignifiedlife.com/</a> NY State Health Care Proxy Form: <a href="https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1430.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1430.pdf</a> NY State Power of Attorney Form: <a href="https://www.tax.ny.gov/poa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tax.ny.gov/poa/</a>

Navigating Eldercare in the Coronavirus Era with Barbara Newman-Mannix

Parents just don’t understand. But neither do adult children! If you have concerns about keeping an aging parent safe, you may be tempted to take over and start making the decisions for them. But Barbara Newman-Mannix argues that there are ways to compromise on common sense solutions that afford your parents their autonomy AND ensure their well-being.

Parents just don’t understand. But neither do adult children! If you have concerns about keeping an aging parent safe, you may be tempted to take over and start making the decisions for them. But Barbara Newman-Mannix argues that there are ways to compromise on common sense solutions that afford your parents their autonomy AND ensure their well-being.

Ep. 012 DESIGNING A CARE PLAN FOR YOUR AGING PARENTS - Barbara Newman-Mannix

Parents just don’t understand. But neither do adult children! If you have concerns about keeping an aging parent safe, you may be tempted to take over and start making the decisions for them. But Barbara Newman-Mannix argues that there are ways to compromise on common sense solutions that afford your parents their autonomy AND ensure their well-being.Barbara is the founder of A Dignified Life, a company that helps individuals and families develop care plans for elders and family members with special needs. They assess safety, cultural influences and family dynamics to address individual needs and connect families with the necessary social service professionals, attorneys and benefits specialists. Barbara’s interest in the field stems from her experience navigating the health care, insurance, legal and financial challenges she faced when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She established A Dignified Life to fill that gap in the market and help adult children better manage their parents’ lives with compassion and respect.Today, Barbara joins Katherine to discuss the challenges families face in communicating with aging parents. She walks us through the role A Dignified Life plays in facilitating conversation around care and how their service encourages compromise between parents and their adult children. Barbara addresses the issue of driving, offering insight around using third-party resources to look at the situation objectively. Listen in to understand the distinction between dementia and age-appropriate forgetfulness and learn how A Dignified Life can help you and your parents grow into your new roles.Topics CoveredHow Barbara’s husband’s cancer diagnosis led to her work with A Dignified Life The value in organizing a family meeting to determine the needs of an aging parentWhy A Dignified Life makes the parents ‘the star of the show’How Barbara helps families by facilitating the conversation around careHow adult children struggle with allowing their parents to make decisionsThe significance of treating aging parents with dignity and respect How to address the issue of driving with an aging parent•	Employ third-party resources for objective view•	Look at physical evidence (condition of car)The distinction between dementia and age-appropriate forgetfulnessHow to deal with physical limitations when you are cognitively soundConnect with Barbara Newman-MannixA Dignified Life: https://www.adignifiedlife.com/Call (914) 475-7225ResourcesBurke Driver Evaluation Program: https://www.burke.org/outpatient/services/occupational-therapy/driver-evaluationConnect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.comCall (914) 738-7765

Parents just don’t understand. But neither do adult children! If you have concerns about keeping an aging parent safe, you may be tempted to take over and start making the decisions for them. But Barbara Newman-Mannix argues that there are ways to compromise on common sense solutions that afford your parents their autonomy AND ensure their well-being. Barbara is the founder of A Dignified Life, a company that helps individuals and families develop care plans for elders and family members with special needs. They assess safety, cultural influences and family dynamics to address individual needs and connect families with the necessary social service professionals, attorneys and benefits specialists. Barbara’s interest in the field stems from her experience navigating the health care, insurance, legal and financial challenges she faced when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She established A Dignified Life to fill that gap in the market and help adult children better manage their parents’ lives with compassion and respect. Today, Barbara joins Katherine to discuss the challenges families face in communicating with aging parents. She walks us through the role A Dignified Life plays in facilitating conversation around care and how their service encourages compromise between parents and their adult children. Barbara addresses the issue of driving, offering insight around using third-party resources to look at the situation objectively. Listen in to understand the distinction between dementia and age-appropriate forgetfulness and learn how A Dignified Life can help you and your parents grow into your new roles. Topics Covered How Barbara’s husband’s cancer diagnosis led to her work with A Dignified Life The value in organizing a family meeting to determine the needs of an aging parent Why A Dignified Life makes the parents ‘the star of the show’ How Barbara helps families by facilitating the conversation around care How adult children struggle with allowing their parents to make decisions The significance of treating aging parents with dignity and respect How to address the issue of driving with an aging parent •	Employ third-party resources for objective view •	Look at physical evidence (condition of car) The distinction between dementia and age-appropriate forgetfulness How to deal with physical limitations when you are cognitively sound Connect with Barbara Newman-Mannix A Dignified Life: <a href="https://www.adignifiedlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adignifiedlife.com/</a> Call (914) 475-7225 Resources Burke Driver Evaluation Program: <a href="https://www.burke.org/outpatient/services/occupational-therapy/driver-evaluation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.burke.org/outpatient/services/occupational-therapy/driver-evaluation</a> Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: <a href="http://understandinginconflict.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://understandinginconflict.org/</a> Miller Law Group: <a href="https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/</a> Katherine on LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/kemiller1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/kemiller1</a> The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246</a> Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765