Darlynn Morgan, Orange County Estate Planning Attorney, Shows How To Help An Aging Dad
For many aging dads, the perfect Father's Day gift can't be found in a catalogue or a store. Attorney Darlynn Morgan reveals what dad secretly wants this year but is likely too embarrassed or ashamed to ask for.
Online, June 20, 2013 (Newswire.com) - When it comes to Father's Day, there is one gift that most older dads want but they are afraid, and even ashamed, to ask for from their families.
Help from adult children.
According to Darlynn Morgan, an estate and elder attorney in Newport Beach, aging dads are notorious for hiding their struggles with money management, keeping up with the house or managing their medical affairs.
Morgan says that usually it's not until a medical crisis strikes or creditors begin calling before adult children realize that dad is in desperate need of help.
"Many adult children are shocked, and even upset, that their dad did not speak up to let them know they were struggling before things got so out of control," says Morgan. "Dads just don't do that-and that's why holidays like Father's Day are a great time to give dad the gift of "help" so he doesn't have to ask," she adds.
From a legal perspective, Morgan says that a great (an unexpected) gift to give dad for Father's Day is a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive so adult children can legally help manage his affairs when they get to be too much. Morgan says that reminding dad that the documents will only be used when needed can help avoid feelings of embarrassment or pride.
Other "helpful" gifts to give dad for Father's Day include:
• Lawn and Exterior Maintenance Services
• House Cleaning Services
• Laundry Services
• Dinner or Meal Delivery
• "Coupons" from kids or grandkids to do these services personally
"Everyone enjoys a little help, and for dad it might the perfect lifesaver if he's secretly struggling to maintain control," says Morgan.
For more information on Father's Day gift ideas for aging dads, please contact elder attorney Darlynn Morgan at (949)260-1400 or visit http://www.morganlawgroup.com.
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