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CARING FOR ELDERLY PARENTS

In January 2014, my Mom and Dad gave me their “Durable Power of Attorney.” This allowed me to manage their finances. They also signed Advanced Medical Directives which gave my sister and me authority to make medical decisions for our parents if they could not.

Dad was 89. His eyesight, memory, and judgment were failing. His beloved garden was showing neglect.

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