by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2020 | Aging Parents, Nursing Home
We know firsthand that one of the greatest concerns for seniors is the fear of outliving their savings. No one’s vision of retirement includes going into a nursing home. It’s not what you want for you or your spouse. But if it happens, your income and savings can be... 
by David Edwards | Mar 2, 2020 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Most people want to stay in their homes as long as possible when they get older. Attorney David Edwards and Elder Care Advisor Melissa Coulter discuss factors that can help you stay at home as long as possible. There are five safety concerns you should be aware of as... 
by David Edwards | Feb 12, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Navigating the challenges of in-home care can be a little easier with an experienced guide by your side. Here are 9 ways an elder law attorney can help if you or your loved one has in-home care: 1. Set up caregiver agreements and in-home caregivers. There are a lot of... 
by David Edwards | Jan 28, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
In our past two posts we talked about how Elder Fraud is on the rise and the types of fraud to look out for. Here are 7 questions to ask your friends and loved ones that can raise red flags about the possibility that they are being set up as a target for Elder Fraud:... 
by David Edwards | Jan 21, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising, EP-ProtectingAssetsSavings
In our last post we talked about how Elder Fraud is sadly on the rise. In this post we want to give you a heads up about specific types of fraud to look out for. Scams to watch out for from strangers: Fake prizes and sweepstakes Too good to be true investments... 
by David Edwards | Jan 14, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
When you see an article in the paper about a senior being taken advantage of, it often involves a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a great legal tool that lets someone else help you pay your bills or manage finances and property. But, watch out! If you name...