Growing old is expensive. These articles will help you plan for the future, and pay for the expenses associated with your parents growing old. Find information on finances, insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, taxes, paying for caring, fraud, scams and legal issues.
Insurance: Are Seniors Being Duped into Buying Policies They Don’t Need? Insurance salespeople often prey on seniors, using scare tactics to trick them into buying policies they don't need. Get advice on protecting your aging parent.
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Issues That Affect Caregivers Most A side-by-side comparison of John McCain and Barack Obama on topics that affect people caring for aging parents.
Cost of Caring for Aging Parents Could be Next Financial Crisis AgingCare survey finds that 63% of caregivers don’t have a plan to pay for their aging parent’s care.
Special Pension for Care of Vet’s and Their Spouses Is Often Overlooked VA Improved Pension is a relatively unknown, but beneficial program for vets who served during times of war.
"Spending Down" to Medicaid: A Personal Journey Some people have too much income and/or assets to qualify for Medicaid, so they must “spend down” or use up their own money to reach the eligibility levels.
Mom has Alzheimer’s and lives in a facility. My sister has power of attorney. Mom wants to gift $150,000 to grandkids rather than using it to pay for care. She worked all her life paying for Medicare. Shouldn't she be able to use it instead of her savings This is a difficult dilemma, and one that many families are facing. The dilemma can often be avoided or mitigated with advance planning, but that doesn’t help in your case. Read Jon's full answer.
Is a Reverse Mortgage a good choice for seniors, or are there other options? For some homeowners, a reverse mortgage may be the best way to provide income or pay off debts. However, senior homeowners do have other alternatives, which may make more sense than a reverse mortgage. Read Jon Beyrer's full answer.
How do I go about finding a financial advisor for my parent? Personal finance is a broad, complex, and ever-changing field, yet just about anyone can call themselves a financial advisor. The advisor you choose must be competent, well-informed, and experienced in the areas of investment management and financial counseling. Read Jon Beyrer's full answer.
by Joe Roubicek
The author is a Florida detective recognized as an expert investigator of exploitation crimes who presents 11 shocking and factual investigations. He dispels the myths of this misunderstood crime while providing specific and practical prevention advice: How to recognize exploitation, expose exploiters and help them to incriminate themselves. Easy legal steps to take to prevent someone from emptying an elder's bank accounts if they should lose mental capacity.
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I have never seen an official “Required Respite Time” statistic because of course there are so many factors and it’s very individual, but I would boil the need for respite down to this: As often as needed!
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