Financial Matters

taking over parents finances

Financial Matters

Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances

When your older adult needs help managing their finances, the prospect of taking over for them can seem overwhelming. To...

home repair assistance for seniors

Financial Matters / Home Safety

7 Sources of Home Repair Assistance for Seniors

Home modifications help seniors live more independently Home modifications and repairs help seniors live in their homes for as long...

getting paid as a family caregiver

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

3 Ways of Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver: Government Benefits Programs

Benefits programs pay families to care for seniors Caring for an older adult is expensive. There are out-of-pocket costs for...

cost of long term care

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Cost of Long Term Care: 5 Ways Estimates Help Seniors and Caregivers

Planning how to pay for long term care benefits seniors and caregivers Long term care options for seniors are becoming...

how to help aging parents with finances

Financial Matters

How to Help Aging Parents with Finances: Getting Started Guide

Being a caregiver means managing finances when necessary When you care for an older adult who isn’t able to manage...

helping elderly parents with finances

Financial Matters / Legal Matters

Financial Paperwork and Information Your Elderly Parents Should Have On Hand

When you’re caring for an older adult, it’s important to make sure key financial documents are in order. These documents...

getting rid of junk mail

Financial Matters

Prevent Elder Fraud by Getting Rid of Junk Mail

Elder fraud is a billion dollar problem Unscrupulous fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults. The...

financial scams against seniors

Financial Matters

Tax Season = More Financial Scams Against Seniors

Tax season is prime time for financial scams against seniors Tax season is the perfect opportunity for thieves looking to...

elder fraud

Financial Matters

5 Ways to Prevent Elder Fraud

$40 billion is stolen from seniors every year Elder fraud often goes unreported, but it’s estimated that over $40 billion...

retirement savings plan

Financial Matters

4 Ways Caregivers Can Protect Their Retirement Savings Plan

Will caregiving expenses prevent you from saving for retirement? Your concern for your parent or spouse’s well-being often means that...

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