The Trauma of Children of Addicts and Alcoholics

Carmen D. Lade

Living with an addict (including alcoholics [1] can feel like life in a war zone. The addict’s personality changes caused by addiction create chaos. Family dynamics are organized around the substance abuser, who acts like a tyrant, denying that drinking or using is a problem, while issuing orders and blaming […]

Ways to Pay For Nursing Home Care

Carmen D. Lade

The easiest way to pay for nursing home care for an elderly or disabled family member is also the hardest. You write the monthly check. It hurts because the average yearly cost is now $70,128. Before writing a check, it makes sense to talk with a knowledgeable attorney or accountant […]

A Few Reflections on Fathers Day

Carmen D. Lade

Father’s Day is a time when we can reflect on the male role models in our lives and appreciate the lessons learned from their input. Gifts and cards are often given in recognition of the importance of that paternal role. But these days many homes are single-parent families and father […]

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