Feb 2, 2012 Posted by Jolene

The Importance of Power of Attorney for Property

About two weeks ago at DifferentDream.com, guest blogger Kathy Guzzo posted an important article based on her experience as a paralegal and the parents of an adult child with a chronic medical condition. In it, she explained how important it is for parents of adult children with special needs to have a medical power of attorney in place. Today, she’s back to talk about the importance of another... read more

Jan 19, 2012 Posted by Jolene

The Importance of Power of Attorney & Medical Authorizations

Okay, raise your hand if you’re are parents of kids with special needs under the age of 18? Now, raise your hand if you hope to one day be parents of kids with special needs over the age of 18? Uh-huh, that’s what I thought. Almost all of you raised your hands both times. Which means today’s post by guest blogger Kathy Guzzo is a crucial read for all of you. Even if your child is a babe... read more

Nov 1, 2011 Posted by Jolene

From Worry to Pride: A Mother’s Marathon, Part 2

Yesterday, guest blogger Kathy Guzzo shared her initial reaction when her daughter Andrea announced she was planning to run in the Chicago Marathon. Today, Kathy explains how she came to accept her daughter’s decision and what she learned as her daughter trained for the big event. From Worry to Pride: A Mother’s Marathon, Part 2 When our children were young we would tell them that could do... read more

Oct 31, 2011 Posted by Jolene

From Worry to Pride: A Mother’s Marathon, Part 1

Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo is back. Today and tomorrow, she writes about worry, an emotion common to parents of kids with special needs. As always, her perspective as the parent of an adult child with medical special needs gives those raising young children hope. From Worry to Pride: A Mother’s Marathon, Part 1 Have you ever considered running a marathon or do you know anyone that has ever run a... read more

Oct 5, 2011 Posted by Jolene

How to Financially Protect Adult Children with Special Needs

Financial planning is an important topic for parents of kids with special needs. A July 2011 post, referred you to an excellent article about creating special needs trusts for children who may not be able to live independently or work to meet their own needs as adults. Smart Money Advice Recently another article at www.smartmoney.com with some good advice came my way. Blogger Kelly Greene suggested three... read more