No one likes to think about why they might need an Estate Plan, but having one ensures that your plans for your possessions are carried out after you pass away or become unable to make your wishes known. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) informs us that estate planning isn’t just for wealthy people, but for anyone who wants to have their assets distributed in an exact manner and help address … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Loved One Remember to Take Their Medications
What do you do when your elderly parent or client isn’t taking their medications as prescribed? Here are ways to find out what is going wrong and how to correct it. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Care Coordination Transportation and Driving Personal Care Mail, Bills, and Paperwork Appointments Health and Safety Daily Life Your Home Legal and … [Read more...]
Help your elderly loved gather their tax documents
Tax season often sends us running around stacking papers, rifling through folders we tucked away over a year ago. Imagine how much more frustrating this can be for your elderly loved ones — especially if they're experience memory challenges or living in a facility (assisted or otherwise). Finding a good tax professional is the first step to making tax season just a bit less stressful for you and … [Read more...]
Protect Seniors Against Credit Card Fraud with True Link
Every year in the US, over 30 million people are victims of credit card or other financial fraud. Being the victim of a scam can be embarrassing, not to mention costly. According to the FBI, senior citizens are common targets for many reasons, including the fact that they are less likely to report a fraud because “they might be concerned that their relatives will lose confidence in their abilities … [Read more...]
Thinking about hiring a financial advisor?
Is your loved one struggling to plan their financial future? Are you also a bit lost on how to help them define their financial goals? It’s likely you’d benefit from the advice of a financial planner. Of course, this brings up a whole new question: How, exactly, does one hire a financial planner? Firstly, Care is There’s Daily Money Managers can help you and your loved one with your day to day … [Read more...]
Help Your Elderly Loved One Pay Their Bills and Manage Their Mail
Are you worried that your elderly loved one or client isn’t paying their bills on time, or is paying them twice? Have you seen mail piling up, or found out tax documents are lost, or learned that important correspondence not been addressed? Here’s how you can help. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Elderly Loved One Mail, Bills, … [Read more...]
How to protect your loved one from financial abuse
Is your loved one vulnerable to financial abuse or exploitation? Do you know what to look for if they are being taken advantage of? As a family member, you are in the best position to observe the warning signs that your loved one is being taken advantage of. This article shows you what to look for, ways to proactively protect your loved one and how to report that your loved one has been a victim … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Home security is a vital part of any aging-in-place plan. Especially if an elderly loved one is living alone. It makes sense that many people are often worried and concerned that their parents or grandparents may be vulnerable to crime. The National Sheriff’s Association, through the National Association of Triads, shares tips for improving the security of an older person’s home. We reviewed and … [Read more...]
How to Hire the Right Tax Preparer for You
Are you looking for the right tax preparer to help you and your loved one? It can be confusing as you look at different kinds of tax preparers and the kinds of service they can provide to you. We've put together some tips to help you hire a tax preparer for the upcoming tax season. This article identifies who has a TPIN and what level of service that individual can provide. It provides the … [Read more...]
Thinking about hiring an elder law attorney? You’ll want to know this
Does your elderly loved one have legal and financial questions, but doesn’t know where to get the answers? Do you need to hire an Elder Law Attorney, trained specifically in areas unique to older adults? What areas can elder law attorneys help with? What questions should you ask to help choose the right elder law attorney? Here are some helpful tips to help you find the best elder law attorney to … [Read more...]