by David Edwards | Oct 1, 2020 | EC-MedicaidPage, EC-MedicarePage, Elder Care Advising
It’s fall, when thoughts turn to spicy pumpkin lattes, crisp colorful leaves, and Medicare Part D. Medicare Part D? Yes! Enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7, so it’s time to review your current plan or prepare to sign up for a new one, or both. It’s...
by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2020 | Aging Parents, Counseling, not Documents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Caring for an aging loved one 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 | 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...
