Identifying elder financial abuse early can minimize the damage. The majority of people do not want to see any harm come to their loved ones. This is why parents monitor the phones and computers of their children and take them to the doctor when they show signs of illness. As parents age, the adult children […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Catching identity theft early can minimize damage. The world is filled with unsavory people. A goodly number of them are just plain criminals! Certain individuals would rather take advantage of your good reputation, your hard work, and your finances than earn an honest wage themselves. To protect yourself and your loved ones, you cannot assume […]
A checkup should be scheduled when warning signs of dementia are first noticed. Your loved ones are getting older. Each time you visit, you notice new lines crossing their faces, especially if time and distance make those visits less frequent than you would like. You have also recognized changes in memory and temperament. According to […]
The grandparents scam targets elderly individuals. People are not inherently trustworthy. A healthy dose of caution is in order when interacting with strangers. There is a reason parents teach their children about "stranger danger," after all. Suspicion may also be warranted when you receive out-of-character messages from or regarding loved ones. According to a recent […]
Estate planning mistakes are not uncommon. Last year was not what you expected it to be. <Understatement?> Although you likely hoped for a different start to 2021, you have found it to seem equally out-of-control. You are reminded how you cannot predict the future. After all, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." […]
Caring for those with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. You recently had a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps this condition runs in your family. Maybe it took you completely by surprise. In either instance, the news is devastating. According to a recent Think Advisor article titled “4 Things Advisors Should Know About Cognitive […]
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
Elder financial abuse is a growing problem in the midst of the current pandemic. When you think of the impact COVID-19 has had on seniors, you likely think of healthcare vulnerabilities. Although the elderly are certainly in a high risk category for the negative affects of the virus itself, the pandemic has left them vulnerable […]
Medicare scams are targeted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Are you on a Medicare plan? If yes, you need to be cautious. A recent scam may be targeting you specifically. No, really. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Are You on Medicare? Beware Coronavirus Scammers,” there are people who are […]
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