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| http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/senior-health/ha00029, Free
Identifies the information you should have readily available in case a parent has a medical emergency, and also provides links to some other topics related to caregiving. |
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| http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx, Free
An organization devoted specifically to supporting family after the death of a child, and in addition to the many helps they provide on their website, they also have numerous local chapters across the country. |
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| http://nihseniorhealth.gov/creatingafamilyhealthhistory/toc.html, Free
This site explains the benefits and methods of creating a family health history. |
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| http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/parentalgrief.html, Free
Offers helpful insights about many different facets of understanding and coping with the death of a child. |
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| http://www.care.com/special-needs-care-options-p1145-q5906.html, Free
Elbaum outlines the basic choices you have. |
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| http://firstthings.org/page/media/the-family-column/adult-children-adjusting-to-remarriage-of-parents, Free
?Ideas on dealing with a new step-family when an older parent remarries. |
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| http://www.gu.org/, Free
This site can link you with state-by-state information on relevant policies and programs. |
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| http://www.grandparenting.org/, Free
Offers information, comments, and sometimes poetry on a variety of topics. |
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| http://www.aarp.org/relationships/grandparenting/, Free
Offers articles on sometimes surprising topics (but not always what you might expect and want). |
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| http://www.grandparents.com/gp/home/index.html, Free
Ths site nicely tailors its information and advice based on the age of the grandchild. |
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| http://www.grandparentagain.com/, Free
Provides wide-ranging and somewhat random articles on grandparenting and also links to affiliated local support groups. |
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| http://helpguide.org/mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm, Free
Provides a very helpful start for considering the issues that may arise if you find yourself taking on step-children. |
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| https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/life-events/family-conversations.htm, Free (but you need to supply your contact information)
Outlines what you need to share with your children concerning finances, and how to handle difficult situations. |
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| http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Legal_Support&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=8109, Free
Referral service to lawyers with experienced in special needs planning. |
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| http://www.nationalplanalliance.org/, Free
A not-for-profit that assists families in planning for the future care of loved ones with lifelong disabilities. |
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| http://specialneedsalliance.com/locate-an-attorney, Free
One of the few sites that can help you find this kind of specialist. |
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| http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/LifeEventsFinancialDecisions/HealthandFamilySupport/AgingParents/MovinginwiththeirChildren/tabid/366/Default.aspx, Free
A list of some financial considerations when parents move in with children. |
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| http://www.gu.org/Portals/0/documents/Press%20Releases/2010-Dec-14-PressRelease-Grandfamilies-Census.pdf, Free
This press release calls attention to data showing that 5,000,000 U.S. children now live with grandparents, up 400,000 from a decade earlier. |
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| http://www.extension.org/pages/24541/combining-households:-moving-in-with-the-kids, Free
Tips on gracefully moving in with children, or having them move in with you. |