A Refresher on Medicare Plans for 2023
Open enrollment is here, so as I offer every year, here is my latest recap that goes over the different Medicare Part/Plan options and their costs for 2023.
The Best Way to Choose a Plan During Medicare Open Enrollment Season
Open enrollment for Medicare is here (October 15 - December 7), and POWWOW encourages clients aged 65+ to work with a trusted resource to ensure existing coverage is still suitable.
Tips for the Fast Growing Sandwich Generation
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.
A Refresher on Medicare Plans for 2022
Open enrollment is here, so as I offer every year, here is my latest recap that goes over the different…
Quentara Costa at Caffe Nero in North Andover.
Three Considerations When Moving to Assisted Living
POWWOW, LLC was recently featured by Linda Lecomte, REALTOR® in her new Andover-area inspired website and newsletter Shop Dine the Andovers.
Event: The Affordability of Elder Care
On April 13, Quentara will review what to consider financially when assessing care options and how to increase your chances of retaining independence. Via Zoom. RSVP here.
Second Opinions: When to Call a Doctor vs a Medical Advocate
When receiving treatment options for a diagnosis, learn when you may want to reach out to a doctor vs a health advocate.
Downsizing Your Home Without Upsizing Your Stress: Tips for Seniors
If you’re worried about downsizing your home, you really shouldn’t be. While finding the right home for your budget and…
Should I be paid for my caregiving efforts?
Even if you're not providing hands-on physical care for an aging parent, you're still likely spending a ton of time…
How to care for the elderly during Coronavirus mania
If you're related to a loved one in the hospital, rehab or living in a retirement community, you may have…
3 Factors cause almost a 100% chance of seniors falling
I recently read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, MD. His insight perfectly blends medicine and emotion when it comes to…
Can you afford the elder care?
Can I Afford Elder Care?
As a Certified Financial Planner™ specializing in elder care I am asked this question daily. Unfortunately, all too often the…
Caught in the middle: When sibling and aging parents don’t get along
It's your birthday, and mom, age 81, gives you a call. After pleasantries, she mentions how short-tempered your brother has…
The sandwich generation needs to budget for LTC and health.
Budgeting Tips for the Sandwich Generation
Find out Powwow's most frequently asked elder care question.
My #1 Most Asked Question on Elder Care
Whenever I discuss elder care I can count on being asked one question..."What if I run out of money?"Long-term elder…
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What three things make for a successful retirement?
The idea of retirement conjures different lifestyle images and meanings for any given person. While some are counting down the…
When Parents Won’t Accept Help
"I can't hear you... LALALALALALALALALALALA"I recently presented on elder care to seemingly dissimilar groups. Despite their backgrounds, they all had…
Quentara presenting at Bayberry Assisted Living alongside Attorney Patrick Curley.
Bayberry Assisted Living: Panel Event on Navigating Elder Care
Quentara Costa visited Bayberry at Emerald Court alongside Patrick Curley of Curley Law Firm in Wakefield, MA to discuss elder…
How Tech Can Help You Be a Great Caretaker
... Even from hundreds of miles away! Most of us want to have a role in caretaking our aging loved…
Elder Financial Abuse within Families
"Making the call [on elder fraud] is simple when the thief isn’t related to the client. But when the miscreant…
Businesswoman Writing Ideas On Glass Screen During Meeting
Making sure your money will last in retirement
"A recent Merrill Lynch Age Wave survey showed 37% of people over 50 believe they may need long-term care during…
Starting the Health Care Conversation
"Where will your clients live, and for how long? What roles will their children or other caretakers play? Have they…
Reverse Mortgages
I often receive questions about reverse mortgages, particularly on whether they're a viable solution to afford elder care. The first…
Good Financial Reads: Elderly Care
XY Planning Network offers consumer blogs that follow specific interests and subject matter. This is a great (and FREE) way…
Elder Care Decisions Begin at 50
I’m a big believer in discussing elder care with my clients as young as age 50. I use this age…
The importance and opportunity within elder care planning
I'm thrilled to share an article highlighting the reasons for my commitment to help seniors and their family. "As a…
A Promising Future for Alzheimer’s Research
Last night 60 Minutes did a piece on Alzheimer's research. While scientists believe they have found the cause, preventative treatment…
Dad is having a hard time getting around, is assisted living the right decision? Where do we go from here?
The New Normal
Elder planning is a touchy but important subject. Whether it’s for yourself or that of a loved one, the impact…
