Oh,? you all bring up such an important point about passwords.? Yikes, that's a rat's nest of problems.
One other thing.? When Mom and Dad were in their last 10 years (age 80 or so),? I urged each of them to execute a Power of Attorney, so that their designee could legitimately pay bills and conduct necessary business.? We were lucky b/c everyone was on the same page and they trusted that my sister and I would act to protect them.
All I can say is that it really came in handy, especially when Dad was widowed and had reached 100.? It made life much easier for him and for me.? I kept a scan of it with me at all times and I was amazed how often I needed it.
My heart goes out to all of you who are dealing with aging parents.? I miss my Dad every day, but I do not miss the stress of getting everything organized and helping him transition into his final years.
Mary.
Mary.
