Assigning power of attorney to an agent can make it more convenient to handle financial matters and it prevents the need to have a court choose an agent for you if you become incapacitated. Use caution, however, as you should only appoint an agent who you trust completely. This article provides the information to get you started. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Prepare … [Read more...]
Prepare Your Advance Health Care Directives and Name a Health Care Agent
Preparing a living will and naming an agent under health care power of attorney can provide peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones. These recommendations from the National Institute on Aging and the American Bar Association will help you start the conversation, learn about health care choices, consider who to name as your agent under health care power of attorney, and prepare the … [Read more...]
Charitable Donations: Help Your Elderly Loved One Make Smart Decisions
Contributing to favorite charities can be a fulfilling way for financially secure older adults to help others. There are several things you can do to help your elderly loved ones make such contributions with care and confidence while avoiding inefficient charities, tax mistakes, and duplicate payments. You can find these tips and more on our Solutions page. You might also be interested in … [Read more...]
Moving to a New Residence: Tips for Senior Citizens
Moving to a new residence can be complicated and stressful for anyone, but especially for older adults. The best practices in our article, Moving to a New Residence: Tips for Senior Citizens, will help make the process smooth and effective. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Create a Plan for Successfully Living at Home Do you need help managing the care of an … [Read more...]
Choose the Best Medical Alert or Personal Emergency Response System for You
Medical alerts or personal emergency response systems can bring peace of mind to you and your loved ones. Here’s how to choose the right system for you. You might also be interested in these other solutions: Fall Prevention Prepare for a Medical Emergency Prepare for a Weather Emergency Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or … [Read more...]
How to Properly Insert Hearing Aids
Struggling to insert hearing aids? Watch this short video from Hearing at Home Mobile Hearing Center to learn to identify and properly insert three types of hearing aids. https://youtu.be/rkPyeJtPtqA You might also be interested in these other solutions: How to Maintain Hearing Aids Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or … [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...]
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...]
How to Maintain Hearing Aids
Maintaining hearing aids is simple when you know how! Help your loved one get the most out of their hearing aid investment, and help them take advantage of all the benefits of hearing aids by keeping them in good working order. Read the full article here: How to Maintain Hearing Aids Do you need help managing the care of an elderly loved one in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, or Staunton … [Read more...]