by David Edwards | Dec 29, 2015 | Aging Parents, Medicaid/Medicare
Cash payments or informal caregiver arrangements can affect your loved one’s ability to qualify for Medicaid upon going into a nursing home. Here’s what you need to know… Giving Money to Family Can Jeopardize Medicaid Eligibility When someone applies... 
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 | Apr 15, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
Here are 6 IRA planning tips you should consider for your family: 1. Help your grandkids with their own IRA Anyone who starts an IRA early, in their teens or 20’s, will see it grow to huge amounts by retirement. But young people often don’t have the funds... by David Edwards | Jan 8, 2015 | Elder Care Advising
Reverse mortgages should only be used as a last resort. You know the old saying, “If it seems to good to be true, then it probably is.” Well, it seems that saying could easily apply to the reverse mortgage industry. Because of that, if you are considering...