by David Edwards | Jan 14, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
When you see an article in the paper about a senior being taken advantage of, it often involves a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a great legal tool that lets someone else help you pay your bills or manage finances and property. But, watch out! If you name... 
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 | May 14, 2019 | Elder Care Advising, EP-LongTermCarePage, Estate Planning
Here’s some good news: people are living much longer these days! So much so that there’s a new field in estate planning. It’s called Life Care Planning. This type of planning doesn’t focus solely on a “death plan.” Instead, it... 
by David Edwards | Mar 26, 2019 | Elder Care Advising, EP-LongTermCarePage, 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... 
by David Edwards | Mar 14, 2019 | Elder Care Advising
Signing up for Medicare can be fairly straightforward, but for many people it gets complicated. Or seems that way at first. You may only need certain parts of the program, you may want extra coverage, or you may want to forego certain coverage. Though this might seem...