Tag Archives: Medical POA

POA – The Chosen One

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue Salach

A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother.  She had heard me speak on the topic and the challenges associated with the … Continue reading →

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This Job Sucks (and other Important Caregiving Information)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Sue Salach

While making visiting with a friend who just lost his sister, he shared how difficult it was for him especially as she had chosen him (above her parents, children and other siblings) to be her Power of Attorney (POA). His … Continue reading →

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The Chosen One

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Sue Salach

A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother.  She had heard me speak on the topic and the challenges associated with the … Continue reading →

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Pro-Active Crisis Management

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Sue Salach

During a recent conversation with a friend he shared how frustrated he was that, during a medical crisis with his father-in-law that required emergency surgery; no-one asked any questions of the surgeon about potential future consequences or complications. I’ve often … Continue reading →

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Mental Me – Mental You

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Sue Salach

Here are some helpful Mental Health tips from my book Along Comes Grandpa  Have a signed Health Care Power of Attorney (POA) form. (Always have a copy accessible to you (home, car, purse, family member’s refrigerator). Even if you have … Continue reading →

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