Taking Over Finances: Social Security

09/25/24 • 52 min

Did you know your Power of Attorney document is not recognized by the Social Security Administration?
In this episode, Melissa talks with the Social Security Administration to learn how to safely and formally manage your loved one's social security income by becoming a Representative Payee. We will also discuss how to recognize and avoid scams.
Read more at https://www.ssa.gov/payee/
SSA's toll-free 800 number: 1-800-772-1213
Slam the Scam!
https://www.ssa.gov/scam/resources.html
Get in touch!
Visit me at www.mindingafter.com to read my blog or email me at [email protected] to send me your questions, stories, and caregiver tips.
You can also find me on Twitter @mindingafter

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What's it like living with dementia?

This is a very special episode where Melissa talks with Dr. Barbra Lipska, author of "The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind." Dr. Lipska is that neuroscientist. She was gracious enough to explain her journey with brain cancer and what it felt like to have resulting cognitive changes. While Dr. Lipska was not diagnosed with dementia per se, you will gain beautiful, valuable insight into what your loved one may feel like and how they experience the world. There is power in seeing from the perspective of another person.
Learn more about Dr. Lipska at www.barbaralipska.com
Check out her book The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: https://www.barbaralipska.com/book
Get in touch!
Visit me at www.mindingafter.com to read my blog or email me at [email protected] to send me your questions, stories, and caregiver tips.
You can also find me on Twitter @mindingafter

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J And His Dad

This is our very first caregiver story, which will also be a recurring theme in future seasons- after all, this podcast is about you and your journey. Melissa talks with J who explains his caregiving journey with his dad. We cover the signs he recognized, and the tough decisions he made. J also offers advice and lessons to help you in your journey, and you will hear about the beautiful keepsake his son made for him. We suspect you will hear many similar experiences and take comfort in knowing your are not alone.
Art Blox
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Get in touch!
If you would like Melissa to feature your caregiver story, or if you would like to speak as an expert, please visit me at www.mindingafter.com to read my blog or email me at [email protected] to send me your questions, stories, and caregiver tips.
You can also find me on Twitter @mindingafter