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...]
Reconciling Bank Statements – Help Your Elderly Loved One
You can prevent overdrafts by helping your elderly parent reconcile their bank statement. In the process, you can watch for unusual spending that could be indicate cognitive impairment or financial exploitation. Read more in this article at CareisThere.com You might also be interested in these other solutions: Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Elderly Loved One Scams and Fraud: How … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Are you concerned that your elderly loved one may be vulnerable to crime in their home? See this article giving home security tips from the the National Sheriff’s Assocation. Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or Staunton Virginia or in Kansas City or Overland Park, Kansas? Contact us at Care is There Geriatric Care Management … [Read more...]
Reduce Solicitation Mail and Calls to Your Elderly Loved One
Some older adults are tempted, concerned, or confused by unwanted solicitations, and could be lured into spending in ways that don’t support their personal goals. But there are simple ways you can help them reduce mail and phone solicitations. Read more in our article on CareisThere.com. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Implement Scam and Fraud Protection … [Read more...]
Scams and Fraud: How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones
The National Council on Aging reports that “financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams …(are) devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Elderly Loved One Prepare for a Weather Emergency
Will your elderly loved one be cared for during a weather emergency? FEMA has many useful guidelines to help you prepare. Read our full article at this link. Care is there can help! Give us a call at 800.434.1633 or email us at Info@CareisThere.com for a free consultation. Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or Staunton Virginia or … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Elderly Loved One from Identity Theft
Thieves sometimes prey on the elderly by obtaining and using their personal information to open accounts or make purchases. You can help protect your elderly loved one from identity theft by helping them take simple precautions. The Federal Trade Commission addresses the issue in this video: https://youtu.be/j7UJ6oScjvU The FTC recommends these best practices for identity theft prevention … [Read more...]
HIPAA: Giving Your Advocate Access to Health Care Information
HIPAA is meant to protect your privacy, but misunderstandings about the law can cause unintended snags for you, your advocate, and your health care team. HIPAA stands for “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” of 1996, which includes the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The Rule was not designed to get in your way! But well-meaning staff in medical settings can sometimes keep medical … [Read more...]
How to Help Elders Avoid Home Improvement Scams
Unfortunately many elderly people fall victim to home improvement scams. The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging has produced an excellent brochure giving practical tips about how to avoid these scams and how to report them if you or someone you know has fallen victim. The guide gives these tips about how to spot a scam artist, saying they sometimes: Work … [Read more...]
Care is There talks Estate Planning in KC with Todd Rasmussen
This past May, Lauren Bond, Director of Client Services in Overland Park Office, collaborated with Todd Rasmussen, attorney and certified public accountant for his firm Estate Planning Kansas City, on the article “Estate Planning KC: How to help your parents when you cannot be there” for Shawnee Mission Post. In it, Rasmussen talks about care management and Aging Life Care in Kansas. “Many people … [Read more...]