finances

financial scams

Financial Matters

Protecting a Parent Who Is in Assisted Living from Financial Scams and Identity Theft

Seniors get scammed out of billions of dollars each year. Even worse, most of this money can’t be recovered. When...

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Financial Matters

Protect Seniors from the Top Two Tax Scams This Year

Protect seniors from 2018’s two most common tax scams Tax season gives con artists and scammers another way to fleece...

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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...

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Medicare & Medicaid

How Medicaid Spend Down Helps Seniors Qualify for Long Term Care Benefits

Assisted living or nursing care is expensive and many older adults will need to use Medicaid to pay for it....

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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...

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Make Caregiving Easier with a Caregiver Notebook Template

Information at your fingertips reduces caregiver stress A caregiver notebook is essential for keeping track of important information about your...

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Assisted Living Facility

What Does Assisted Living Provide? 5 Top Amenities

If your older adult is considering a move to assisted living, it’s important to find a place that suits their...

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Paying for Care

10 Steps to Managing Medical Bills for Seniors

Managing medical bills is a necessary part of caregiving Managing medical bills is part of the job when you’re caring...

cost of caregiving

Paying for Care

Often Overlooked Costs Associated With Caregiving

It’s expensive to care for an older adult, especially if chronic health conditions are involved. Planning ahead is essential, but...

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Financial Matters

Avoiding Your Parents’ Debts

When your parent has significant debts, are you responsible for repaying them after they pass away? Many adult children are...

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