by David Edwards | Apr 1, 2020 | Aging Parents, EC-VABenefitsPage, Elder Care Advising
One of the biggest challenges people face as they age is finding the care they need and then paying for that care. It’s something that the majority of Americans struggle with at some point in their life. A lot of those who are aging and need care right now are...
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 2, 2019 | 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 | May 28, 2019 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Increasing rates of dementia are creating unique challenges when it comes to aging in the United States. Currently, there are 5.7 million people living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. It is expected that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men living past the age of 55 will...
by David Edwards | Mar 26, 2019 | Counseling, not Documents, Elder Care Advising, EP-LongTermCarePage, Long Term Care Risks, 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 19, 2019 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Preserving independence and control as one ages is a major goal of many people we talk to on a regular basis. And with seniors who have a strong desire to preserve independence, come families with big concerns about safety. Is it possible for their aging loved one to...
