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 | 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 10, 2015 | Aging Parents, Nursing Home
We got another one of those calls the other day. It went something like this: “Mom has been in the nursing home for 3 years now and her money is gone. Is there anything we can do?” Our hearts sink when we hear this, because for this family, it’s too...
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...