Author Archives: Matthew Luedke
Recognizing “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”
“Eldest Daughter Syndrome,” is shared by a staggering 44 million unpaid elder care providers in the United States, the majority of whom are women. In the grand narrative of life, women often find themselves playing multiple roles, seamlessly transitioning from being a daughter, to a mother, and, in many cases, a caregiver to elderly… Read More »
Elder Abuse Epidemic
The Elder Abuse Epidemic is a major issue for baby boomers. Every year approximately five million senior Americans are abused, neglected or exploited. Even worse, for every reported case another five go unreported. The reporting is even more troubling, when it comes to financial abuse cases. Just one in 14 of them are reported…. Read More »
Getting Your Estate Organized
Have you been considering getting your estate organized? In many married couples, one of the spouses is the “organizer” and overall detail person. It seems that the old adage is true: opposites attract. If you are single again (whether following a divorce or death of a spouse) and especially if you were not the… Read More »