Shelley Craig

Let's say "hi" to our newest member - @Jeremy Miller If you’re caring for an aging parent or loved one—and feeling unsure what to do or where to turn—you’re in the right place. The Family Care Compass exists to be a place where: > you can share common experiences, > learn what steps to take, > navigate care decisions with confidence, > find those surprising and unique tips, and > to make sure you have a chance to laugh and relax in a supportive environment. You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t even need to know the right questions yet. This community is here to help you find your direction—one step at a time. While we all share many things in common as we care for our older loved ones, each situation is unique and deserves special attention. So, to get started, please share a bit about you -- 🌎Where is your favorite vacation spot? 🍿What is your favorite movie? 😎What is your favorite emoji? Again, welcome!! Looking forward to sharing ideas, experiences and thoughts with you!

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Shelley Craig

1 like • Jan 6

Welcome @Jeremy Miller

Marsha Vacca

Jan 6 •

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Ask Marsha

Happy New Year, everyone!! 🎉 I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that 2026 is starting off on the right foot for you. One of the new features I’m introducing this year is something I’m calling “Ask Marsha.” This is your space to ask any question you have as you step in to support a loved one who needs a little extra help. You may be just beginning your caregiving journey, or you may already be deep into navigating life with an aging loved one. Either way, questions come up — and no question is too small, too big, or too specific. Here’s how it works: 👉Post your question in the comments so the group can see it and reflect on how they might handle a similar situation. 👉Then, every Friday, I’ll share answers, tips, and practical guidance in response to your questions. To give you a sense of what real life caregiving looks like — just in the past week alone, I’ve dealt with medication changes, health insurance issues, and an entire room full of mail (and yes, I mean every single piece of mail saved for a year 😅). So go ahead — post your questions, and let’s see how I can help with some practical tips and helpful hints.

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Shelley Craig

3 likes • Jan 6

Happy New Year Marsha!

Marsha Vacca

Dec '25 •

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How to include everyone in the holiday fun

Hi everyone! Well, I have taken some much needed time off but my brain kept spinning on things I wanted to talk to you about and get your insights. Holiday times can be some of the hardest to balance all the events, activities, shopping, baking, visiting friends and loved ones, etc etc. And, it can be particularly hard when you have friends or family members that can't easily join you for a whole lot of reasons (illness, injury, can't drive, lives too far away...) So, how do you include those loved ones who may end up feeling left out of all the fun? Here's a few ideas on how to keep everyone involved but I'm sure you have more you can add. Be sure and vote -- then add your comments on what you've done in your family.

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Shelley Craig

3 likes • Dec '25

We are close so we take turns switching locations. It works well. That way everyone feels included in all the activities. And Yes @Elliott Rashed is right. I hate driving at night, not a safety issue, but my family will come to my place when they know it will be late. Love to everyone. Happy Holidays!

Marsha Vacca

Nov '25 •

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So when will you decide to stop driving?

Sounds like a crazy question, right? There was a recent poll done by a local radio station on what age someone should stop driving. The last results showed that most voted for age 70-84 as the time someone should stop driving. But, the stats show older drivers are safer drivers than younger drivers. So, what do you think is the appropriate age or situation for you to stop driving? Vote and let us know why you voted that way.

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New comment Jan 11

Shelley Craig

2 likes • Nov '25

@Marsha Vacca Ha! I loved Bart when I was in the East bay, Walnut Creek in the late 70's Went to the City (SF) all the time. Funny!

Shelley Craig

2 likes • Nov '25

So, I don't think age has anything to do with it. It is ability to react and not put yourself or others at risk. I know people in their 40's that shouldn't drive, and people in their 80's that are great drivers. LOL

Marsha Vacca

Oct '25 •

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Welcome to Elliott and Raid

Thanks for joining this community! So glad to have you here!! If each of you would take a few minutes and introduce yourselves by sharing 3 things: why you joined this group, what has been one of the biggest challenges or issues you have faced in caring for an older loved one, and, what you would like to get out of this group. And, please take a look at my pinned welcome post for 3 other fun personal facts about you that you can share with the group. Thank you and feel free to invite others to join us on this journey! Questions? Leave me a comment or DM me.

New comment Oct '25

Shelley Craig

2 likes • Oct '25

I joined because I want to make sure I have things in order for my family when it is time. ;-O

Shelley Craig

1 like • Oct '25

@Elliott Rashed very true. I have been putting a book together, " I'm Dead, now what!". LOL but it gives all information on where and what accounts and insurance is. Who to contact specifically to either shut down businesses I have running, like affiliate marketing stuff, book publishing, or bookkeeping and legal document creation, how to keep them running. 😊You, Elliott are on that list for my stuff in GHL and Meta ads and maybe even Mailerlite, as my son doesn't even know I affiliate market ( or I should say am trying to affiliate market). So he would need to know how to keep it going or shut it down. One son, one heir. Nor would he have any idea how to shut down Mailerlite or FB ads so it was just continuing with the royalties and no more marketing?? I can tell you right NOW the first thing you Must do is to make arrangements on Who you would want to raise Sophie should something happen to you both simultaneously. A will with guardianship instructions. These are things I do for people, is design their will and provide it to them so they can save on attorney fees and just take the completed will to their attorney for perusal. Also a Medical POA and Financial PIA, as well as, a living DNR, is extremely important. Who makes those decisions if you cannot. I also provide those. All documents I provide, for a fee of course, are legal and by each State requirements. OK so much for that business of mine, (which I know you didn't know I do, nor do I market it🤨) Marsha is very good at this information and dealing with elderly issues many of which I am sure we do not even think of! I am here in this community to make sure I do not forget something. 🙃

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Shelley Craig

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I am a Freelance Affiliate Marketer. I am a published author. Paranormal Romance I am a Grandma, retired professional, enjoying my grandkids.

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