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... 
by David Edwards | Oct 14, 2015 | Elder Care Advising
There’s a growing segment of people who are aging without the help of their adult children (either because they don’t have children or because their children live far away). Read on to learn more about the challenges they face. People are living longer... 
by David Edwards | Sep 22, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Good “helpers” are essential to an effective plan. Could the people you’ve chosen as executor, trustee, power of attorney, or guardian pass this simple test? Every Estate Plan Needs a Good Helper We talk about good “helpers” a lot, and...