Article by Liisa Ogburn.
Building Your Team: Who to Tap for Your Parent’s Needs
It’s almost like you need an advanced degree to navigate hospital bills, assisted living community contracts, or your parent’s medical treatments and recommendations. No one can do it all. However, there are experts who can help.
Until not too long ago, when the needs of elderly family members arose, younger family members nearby stepped in to meet them. But that is becoming less possible. These days, families are often more dispersed. With both spouses working fulltime, while also driving children here and there, it is harder to carve out the time to attend to their parents’ needs. And the needs are often time-consuming and complicated. It’s almost like you need an advanced degree to navigate hospital bills, assisted living community contracts, or your parent’s medical treatments and recommendations. No one, much less an adult child who is already juggling a very busy life from afar, can do it all.
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About the Author:
Liisa Ogburn is at the heart of Aging Advisors NC, bringing a rich blend of personal experience and global perspective to elder care. Raised in North Carolina with deep roots in Finland, Liisa has a unique appreciation for diverse approaches to aging, shaped by her life across different cultures including Finland, Estonia, Germany, England, Japan, and Costa Rica.
Her path into elder care consulting was deeply personal. While juggling her role as a Duke University educator and caring for her father-in-law and three young children, Liisa started sharing her family’s journey through articles for The New York Times and later, over 300 posts for WRAL Raleigh on everything from handling loss to choosing the right elder care options.
A teacher at heart, Liisa thrives on empowering others with knowledge. She offers her expertise in presentations to various groups—from churches to professional firms—and writes extensively, reaching audiences far and wide. Her credentials include certifications in geriatric care and a special certification from Brown University to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, reinforcing her belief that calm minds make sound decisions.
