Adult children often find themselves unprepared in the position of primary caregiver for their parents. Finances (and even more importantly TIME allocated toward supporting family) can be very dicey for members of the Sandwich Generation.
Open enrollment is here, so as I offer every year, here is my latest recap that goes over the different…
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Do work with an enrollment agent. Don't assume your coverage from last year makes sense for this year. Keep the…
If you’re worried about downsizing your home, you really shouldn’t be. While finding the right home for your budget and…
Even if you're not providing hands-on physical care for an aging parent, you're still likely spending a ton of time…
If you're related to a loved one in the hospital, rehab or living in a retirement community, you may have…
I recently read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, MD. His insight perfectly blends medicine and emotion when it comes to…
As a Certified Financial Planner™ specializing in elder care I am asked this question daily. Unfortunately, all too often the…
It's your birthday, and mom, age 81, gives you a call. After pleasantries, she mentions how short-tempered your brother has…
Whenever I discuss elder care I can count on being asked one question..."What if I run out of money?"Long-term elder…
The idea of retirement conjures different lifestyle images and meanings for any given person. While some are counting down the…
"I can't hear you... LALALALALALALALALALALA"I recently presented on elder care to seemingly dissimilar groups. Despite their backgrounds, they all had…
Quentara Costa visited Bayberry at Emerald Court alongside Patrick Curley of Curley Law Firm in Wakefield, MA to discuss elder…
... Even from hundreds of miles away! Most of us want to have a role in caretaking our aging loved…
"Making the call [on elder fraud] is simple when the thief isn’t related to the client. But when the miscreant…
"A recent Merrill Lynch Age Wave survey showed 37% of people over 50 believe they may need long-term care during…
"Where will your clients live, and for how long? What roles will their children or other caretakers play? Have they…
I often receive questions about reverse mortgages, particularly on whether they're a viable solution to afford elder care. The first…
XY Planning Network offers consumer blogs that follow specific interests and subject matter. This is a great (and FREE) way…
I’m a big believer in discussing elder care with my clients as young as age 50. I use this age…
I'm thrilled to share an article highlighting the reasons for my commitment to help seniors and their family. "As a…
Last night 60 Minutes did a piece on Alzheimer's research. While scientists believe they have found the cause, preventative treatment…
Elder planning is a touchy but important subject. Whether it’s for yourself or that of a loved one, the impact…
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