Parker Financial, LLC

03/26/2026

Parker Financial, LLC is pleased to share that Founder and Principal, Christine M. Parker, MSPFP, CFP®, APMA™, CRPC™, CSRIC®, will be attending this year’s caregiving conference once again. Christine returns for the consistently high-quality speakers, timely topics, and valuable resources for professionals and families navigating wealth, caregiving, and financial complexity.

This conference offers practical, expert-led sessions on topics such as Medicare planning, legal tools for caregivers, dementia care, caregiver mental health, and Maryland-specific resources. The exhibition area also connects attendees with local service providers.

The 33rd Annual Southern Maryland
Caregivers Conference

The 33rd Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference is being held Friday, Apr. 24th, 2026, from 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m., at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata.

Whether you are assisting with the care of a frail spouse, parent, friend or other relative, caring for an older adult is a labor of love. Designed for the family caregiver, this one-day event is a wonderful opportunity to enrich one’s knowledge and skills in caring for older or disabled adults.

The $45 conference fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, conference materials, exposure to service providers in the exhibition area, and the opportunity to attend professionally presented educational sessions on a wide array of elder care topics:

• When Is It Time to Have “the Talk”?
• Medication Management for the Caregiver
• Medicare Made Simple: What Caregivers Need to Know
• Assistive Technology & Caregiver Life Hacks
• Legal Tools for Caregivers-Wills, Trusts, POA, Probate, etc.
• Incontinence Care and Wound Prevention
• Maryland Veteran & Family Benefits Overview
• Palliative & Supportive Care
• Breathwork and Your Health
• Caregiver Mental Health & Stress Prevention
• Challenging Dementia Behaviors
• Maryland Access Point Resources
• Dementia Simulation
• Culturally Responsive Dementia Caregiving
• Body Mechanics and Safe Caregiving in the Home
• Diabetes Management
• Notes from a Warrior: Insanity, Combat & Comedy in Family Caregiving

Registration brochures can be found at area senior centers and public libraries. Advance registration is required by April 10, 2026. There will be no on-site registration available the day of the conference.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Charles County Department of Community Services, Aging and Human Services Division, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and the Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program at the University of Maryland Baltimore. For additional information, or to receive a registration brochure, please contact Cindy Olmsted at 301- 934-0128 or e-mail at: [email protected].

03/20/2026

U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever ratings of home health agencies—and 11 agencies in Maryland were recognized among the high performers.

For families navigating care at home after a hospital stay, this is a helpful starting point when comparing providers and understanding quality of care.

Choosing home health support is an important decision that can impact recovery, independence, and peace of mind.

https://health.usnews.com/home-care

See U.S. News expert ratings and data-driven rankings to find the best home health care agency for your family. Start your informed search today.

03/09/2026

We were encouraged to see the recent BayNet article highlighting how donors responded to the Humane Society’s plea for help.

At Parker Financial, clients chose to support the effort by making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from their IRAs. For many women leaders and retirees, a QCD is a meaningful and tax-efficient way to give back to organizations that serve our community.

It’s inspiring to see generosity in action when nonprofits need it most.

County’s only no-kill shelter surpasses initial fundraising goal as supporters rally to keep doors open after 50 years of service WALDORF, Md. — Last week, the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC), the county’s only no-kill animal shelter, issued an urgent plea for help as the organization ...

02/28/2026

insurance policies are not all the same. 3 different types of protection are described here.

insurance can be a smart addition to your planning strategy. There are a variety of ways to secure this coverage. What are the different types of long-term care policies—and how do they work? See our guide for details.👇

09/25/2025

Sheila Lirio Marcello, founder of Care.com, is developing Ohai.ai — an AI-powered household assistant designed to simplify caregiving tasks, calendars, and other household activities.

For working women leaders and family financial caregivers of older adults, tools like this could be invaluable — saving time, reducing stress, and supporting a healthier work-life balance while managing the daily juggle of care and coordination.



https://www.newsweek.com/ohaiai-sheila-lirio-marcello-building-solutions-care-economy-2132631

After selling her last company, Care.com, Marcelo is again using emerging technology to create solutions for the care economy.

09/22/2025

When a loved one falls, the costs are high. Learn how women leaders and family caregivers can prevent falls, protect finances, and plan with confidence. Read full blog post here:

When a loved one falls, the costs are high. Learn how women leaders and family caregivers can prevent falls, protect finances, and plan with confidence.

09/14/2025

Health insurance costs are rising at the fastest pace in 15 years, creating new challenges for women leaders and family financial caregivers.

Our latest blog shares strategies to build resilience, balance work and caregiving, and protect long-term financial security.

👉 Read more: https://pfadvisers.com/blog/rising-health-insurance-costs-how-women-leaders-and-family-caregivers-can-build-resilience-and-protect-long-term-financial-security/

Rising health insurance costs strain family caregivers. Discover strategies for women leaders to build resilience, balance work-life, and protect financial security.

08/06/2025

Christine's Article Just Published: Mayday at 50: The Birth of Competitive Capitalism on Wall Street in the Financial History Magazine, Summer 2025 issue - https://fhmagazine.org/

05/01/2025

Today marks 50 years since Mayday changed Wall Street forever. In my latest blog, I reflect on how this moment launched index investing, empowered fiduciaries, and made generational wealth possible for families like yours.

👉 Read more: https://pfadvisers.com/blog/mayday-for-commissions-50-years-of-progress-toward-financial-legacy-and-empowered-fiduciaries/

04/25/2025

List of Award-Winning Children's Books to Teach Kids Smart Money Habits for Family Caregivers

Read new blog post:
https://pfadvisers.com/blog/teach-children-to-save-day-award-winning-books-and-online-resources-for-families-raising-the-next-generation-of-savers

04/14/2025

NPR reports that proposed Medicaid cuts may significantly reduce funding for long-term care, putting critical services for millions of older adults and people with disabilities at risk. This includes home- and community-based services that help families keep loved ones out of institutional care.

This is a major red flag for family caregivers already balancing work, caregiving, and their own financial responsibilities. Without adequate Medicaid support, more of the care burden could fall on families — emotionally, physically, and financially — jeopardizing their long-term financial health and economic security.

As a CFP® professional who works closely with family caregivers navigating elder care for spouses, parents, siblings, and other loved ones, Christine has seen firsthand how policy changes like this can disrupt family budgets, retirement plans, and estate strategies.

Now more than ever, families need a proactive plan to manage rising care costs, prepare for benefit gaps, and protect the well-being of both the care recipient and the caregiver.

📖 Read the full story from NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/14/g-s1-59261/medicaid-cuts-long-term-care-caregivers

The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could jeopardize supports family and caregivers rely on.

04/06/2025

New Blog Post Alert - When Crisis Hits, Caregivers Need More Than Just a Financial Plan—They Need Support.

Whether it’s a sudden hospitalization, job loss, or urgent care transition, family caregivers are often left making major financial decisions under extreme emotional stress.

In her latest blog post, Christine explores how Behavioral Financial Coaching can offer clarity, calm, and confident next steps when life turns upside down. Discover how trauma-informed financial planning, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and tools like the 3-Bucket Method can help caregivers regain control during the most challenging moments.

👉 Read it here: [https://pfadvisers.com/blog/behavioral-financial-coaching-for-caregivers-managing-a-crisis/](https://pfadvisers.com/blog/behavioral-financial-coaching-for-caregivers-managing-a-crisis/)

💬 Do you know someone navigating a caregiving crisis? Share this resource with them—they don’t have to do it alone.