Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - November '19

Page 16, Viewpointe November 2019
Caregivers: Communication About Finances

Submitted by Stratford Court legal documents that may be needed in case of an emergency. financial decisions made in the past than on what you decide as
• Be prepared. Think the conversation through ahead of a family about your future.
For most families, “don’t ask, don’t tell” seems to be the time, research the facts needed for you and your family to Representing Your Parents
accepted approach to financial matters. But as parents get older, make informed decisions, and bring your knowledge to the When your parents are ill and can’t attend to their affairs, you
such reticence can be costly. When financial reserves grow conversation. may have to step in and represent them. Here’s what you can to
thin, all it takes is a sudden change in circumstance to upset an • Pick a quiet time to talk. Thanksgiving and other ahead of time to be prepared.
otherwise comfortable lifestyle, plunging seniors into debt and traditional family gatherings may be convenient, but they hardly • Fill out all HIPAA forms required by insurance companies
adding to the financial burden of adult children with their own allow undivided attention on such potentially emotional and and health care providers.
families to support. complex issues. • Become a joint owner of bank accounts and safe deposit
With a little tact and understanding, however, such • Share information. Your goal is to build a picture of your boxes.
conversations are not only possible, but they can bring a family family’s overall finances, so that you can work together as a team. • Have your parents make out a durable power of attorney
closer together. Here are some simple things you can do to make • Be sure to follow up. Everyone should leave the discussion giving you the right to make financial decisions if they become
your conversation more productive: with a to-do list—and a commitment to meet again at a specific ill or incapacitated.
• Choose your agenda carefully. It might make everyone time in the future. • Ask your parents to complete state-specific advance
uncomfortable to discuss assets during an initial conversation. Most of all, listen carefully and suspend your judgment. After directives, such as a living will or a health care durable power
Instead, begin by reviewing the locations of the personal and all, the success of these discussions depends less on individual of attorney. 
Unique Volunteer Opportunity

Awaits Boca Pointe Residents With LPGA Tournament

In January At Boca Rio Golf Club

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All volunteers must be is valid for grounds access and parking during tournament week.
Earth.” — Muhammad Ali. at least 18 years old, except for Standard Bearers who must be And you do not have to be a golfer to volunteer. Scheduling
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” at least 13 years of age to participate. is flexible to fit your needs.
— Aristotle. Volunteers will receive a package of tournament gear and For more information on the 2020 Gainbridge LPGA
“We have to do what we can to help wherever and whenever benefits for only $65. The volunteer package, valued at more than at Boca Rio Golf Course or to volunteer, please visit www.
it is possible for us to help.” — Jackie Chan. $250, includes two tournament golf shirts, a choice of headwear, GainbridgeLPGA.com.
“Only a life lived for others is worth living.” — Albert two complimentary weekly grounds tickets for family or friends, If interested in chairing a committee or for additional
Einstein. meals on scheduled days of volunteering and an invitation to the information contact Alan Taylor at alantaylor2706@
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service Volunteer Appreciation Party. Additionally, each volunteer badge gmail.com. 
of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi.
Great quotes from great people about a great subject: the art
of volunteering. Community Association Meetings Monthly Schedule
Now comes another unique opportunity for all Boca Pointe
residents as well as members of all country clubs in South
Florida to volunteer. The tournament is scheduled Jan. 20-26 at All meetings take place at the Community Association Office, 6909 S.W. 18th St., Suite 120.
the nearby Boca Rio Golf Club. The following is our regular schedule of monthly meetings, however, sometimes meetings are canceled or schedules
This gives you a chance to rub elbows so to speak with local are revised due to holidays, etc.
professional golfers like Morgan Pressel or Lexi Thompson If you would like to attend, please call in advance just to double check that the meeting will take place as regularly
or 106 of the top women golfers in the world in the inaugural scheduled.
LPGA Tour event will host 108 of the world’s best female golfers
competing for a $2 million purse. Access Control & Safety Committee 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Tournament officials are seeking more than 500 volunteers
plus chairpersons to manage the 16 different committees Architectural Control Site Committee 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
including Hole Marshals, Player Transportation, and Walking
Scorers. Board of Directors 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Interested volunteers can choose their committee and shift
preferences through the online registration process, and are Budget & Finance Committee The Friday before the third Tuesday of
encouraged to register early as committees and shift times are each month at 9:30 a.m.

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