The holiday season is here! We are traveling to visit family and friends and they are traveling to visit us. This time of year can be overwhelming. Personal time is always in short supply and during the holiday season there is almost none to be had. Mom, dad or even you used to “do it all” but now it may be to be too much. The traffic has returned and there is less time to get work completed, medical appointments done, other personal tasks and the myriad of our ever-growing “to do” list.
Family members have a list too. Their list is long throughout the year but even longer now. Seniors want to be as independent as they used to be. But now they may no longer drive or they need help making sure there is enough money in their checking account for the gifts they want to give to family, friends and charities. They want to have their house working in proper order and looking festive. Some ask their children for help but often they live far away or, being the “sandwich generation,” are busy with work and their own children.
More than any other, this is the season of family, friends and good cheer. Rather than being overwhelmed or exhausted and not able to fully enjoy it, you or your parents may need “another you.” We can help.
In the past few holiday seasons, the Personal Affairs Management Group has been asked by families to help when they are too overwhelmed to get tasks done on time in the way they want. We become the other “you.” We are “life managers” who do the work and take over the worry so mom, dad or family can spend all of their time enjoying each other’s company. We wanted to let you know that we are here for you or your family during this holiday season or in the future.
For mom or dad, we make sure their bills are paid, that their RMD’s are requested, donations are made, a budget for the new year is revised, backup for tax preparation is ready, doctors, labs and other appointments are made and kept. We work with them to make sure their home is exactly the way they want it for their guests. We help with sticky situations such as family members not wanting to sit next to their sibling, and more.
For adult children we help with family arrangements, schedules and appointments. We make sure insurance claims are processed and medical bills are reviewed for possible errors. We make certain no card or gift is missed. We manage lists of special projects so they get done rather than dropping to the bottom of the list. These include arranging family visits and other needs, annual pest control, roof/home inspections, vacations.
