by David Edwards | Dec 15, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, EP-PowersOfAttorneyPage, Power of Attorney
Last week we gave you a secret test you could give a named helper (or potential helper) to see if they might be up to the task. But what sorts of things might you need help with? There are generally two categories… Help With Finances A recent National Institutes... 
by David Edwards | Dec 9, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Naming a helper for your plan is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make, but you don’t have to do it alone. Read on for guidance in choosing your executor, trustee or power of attorney. Be Careful Who You Choose I heard another... by David Edwards | Dec 1, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
When a loved one is facing long-term care the first concern people have when they come to us for planning is how to get the best care possible. The second concern is how to pay for it. Getting Good Care People come to us worried about an aging family member or... 
by David Edwards | Nov 17, 2015 | EC- HomePage, EC-MedicaidPage, Medicaid/Medicare, Nursing Home
While it may seem like a good idea that things like Medicaid applications and Veterans benefit apps are accessible and do-it-yourself, as with many things relating to government, it’s really not that simple. There are many things that can go wrong when people... 
by David Edwards | Nov 3, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
It’s difficult to face, but statistics show that 70% of people who reach the age of 70 will need some sort of long-term care (like a nursing home). The need for long-term care can arise because of stroke, dementia or any number of health problems. When that... 
by David Edwards | Oct 21, 2015 | Elder Care Advising
In a previous post, we talked about a growing segment of people who are aging alone without the help of their adult children (either because they don’t have children or their children live very far away). These seniors face unique challenges in their 70’s...