by David Edwards | Apr 7, 2022 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Nursing Home
Taking care of these seven things before your parent goes to the nursing home will save you time, money, and heartache. The decision to go into a nursing home is rarely an easy one, but there are things you can do to make the transition is a little easier. In this... 
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 | Feb 17, 2021 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Oftentimes, people need to quickly understand how to best care for their aging family members, which leaves them feeling desperate and overwhelmed. Many legal, medical, financial, and care decisions must be made, and it’s important to honor your loved one’s wishes.... 
by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2020 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Caring for an elderly parent can be so stressful. It can feel like you’re just moving from one crisis to another without having time to catch your breath. Every twist and turn comes with new challenges. Figuring out how to deal with those challenges is like... 
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 | Aug 21, 2018 | EC- HomePage, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising, Home
These days, our extended life span creates a lot of challenges when it comes to managing the financial, physical, medical, and emotional reality of aging in America. We recently asked those who are facing retirement, or beginning to struggle with the challenges of...