Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Mortgage or IRA?
Q. Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with money from my traditional IRA? Should I? — M.B., Bixby, Oklahoma A. Think the decision through carefully. If you’re younger than 59 1/2, withdrawals from a traditional IRA will … Continue reading
Mental Health Day
I need to take a mental health day, but what should I actually do on my day off? Look after yourself. I also like the term “self-care day” that might mean tackling your to do list around the house; not … Continue reading
Peace of Mind When Using an in Home Caregiver
1. Keep background checks up to date Verify their Social Security number to see if they’ve used any other names. If they drive your older adult around, check their driving record too. If you hired through a home care agency, find out … Continue reading
To Leave After Leave or Not to Leave
I am halfway through my pregnancy and have begun discussing maternity leave with my H.R. rep. Thanks to paid leave, short-term disability and vacation, I plan to be out for four and a half months. However, there is a small … Continue reading
Phone Etiquette
My sister, brother and I are all in our early 60s. My question is about cellphone etiquette. Today my sister called me from her car (which is the topic of a whole other subject – that is, people who can’t … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 