by David Edwards | Mar 26, 2019 | Elder Care Advising, EP-LongTermCarePage, Nursing Home
The outrageous cost of care is one of the biggest risks to those getting older. This question looms large in the mind of many who are of retirement age… How will I (we) pay for care costs? And many clients ask us… Should we buy long-term care insurance?... by David Edwards | Mar 13, 2019 | Asset Protection, Nursing Home
There’s a real problem facing Americans over the age of 65 — the cost of nursing home care. It’s expensive and often unavoidable. A lucky few have enough income to cover the $80,000 per year cost. But how does the average person afford it?... by David Edwards | Aug 29, 2018 | EC-MedicarePage, Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
In a recent blog post, we talked about the challenges that our extended lifespan creates these days. Because people are living into their 80’s and 90’s on a regular basis, this creates financial, physical, medical and emotional struggles. Seeing families... by David Edwards | Jul 30, 2018 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continue to mail out new Medicare cards to residents of Illinois. The rollout started in June, but continues into July. Sadly, along with any big wholesale change like this (affecting roughly 60 million seniors... by David Edwards | Nov 9, 2016 | EC-VABenefitsPage, Elder Care Advising, VA Benefits
Many people are surprised to find out they qualify for aging veterans’ benefits without having a service-related disability. The VA offers benefits that can be used by a Veteran or their surviving spouse to help with costs for in-home medical care, assisted...