by David Edwards | Mar 1, 2022 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Most people don’t connect estate planning and a healthcare crisis. However, as people live longer and face the skyrocketing costs of aging in America, a new aspect of estate planning has emerged. We call it “Life Care Planning.” This type of planning addresses the... 
by David Edwards | Feb 25, 2022 | Aging Parents, EC- HomePage, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Adult children face many difficult conversations with their parents, but the hardest may be how to talk to their elderly parents about driving. Before approaching this sensitive topic, it’s best to understand what driving means to them — and it goes much... 
by David Edwards | Sep 14, 2021 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Caring for an aging loved one is an incredibly difficult job that is often thankless. Virtually everyone will need some help as they age, and most of us will resist that help as long as possible. Combine this with the love and concern that most children feel towards... 
by David Edwards | May 26, 2021 | Aging Parents, Estate Planning
As you complete your estate plan, you will need to name various “helpers.” These are the people who will carry out your plan when the time comes. When will that time be? When you are disabled or you pass away. These helpers will be there to oversee the... 
by David Edwards | May 6, 2021 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
As anyone who is aging can tell you, the old saying is true: The days may be long, but the years are short. Time may be speeding by so much that there’s a good chance you haven’t sat down to discuss with loved ones the different things you should... 
by David Edwards | Mar 28, 2021 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Nursing Home
When faced with the shocking costs of long-term care or a nursing home, many people have to scramble to figure out a way to pay the enormous fees. Realistically, the $7000+ a month it costs for a nursing home in Central Illinois is a big financial burden for most...