Cost of Caregiving Can Cause Conflict
Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.
How Do I Know If Dad is Being Financially Exploited?
Elder abuse is one of the most common, yet underreported types of abuse in the United States. Like any other form of abuse, there is often a financial component to keep elders trapped in the relationship.
How Much Sleep Should Seniors Get?
Sleeping too little or too much is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health.
How Bad Is Caregiver Burnout?
A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
Can I Avoid Financial Exploitation?
Financial exploitation comes in many forms, and older adults are often the victims.
How Best to Use Life Insurance Proceeds?
There are many options, but the best use of the money is different for each widow and her unique circumstances.
Can I Avoid the Economic Dangers of Caregiving?
If caregiving looms in your future — and it likely does if you’re a daughter, an only child or the one (if you are, you know what I mean) — take time now to protect your financial life.
Proposal to Improve Nursing Home Quality
White House officials on Monday outlined more than 20 separate actions, many of them sought by advocates and opposed by the industry.
Dying Parent’s Financial Affairs Can Be Challenging
Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
Am I Getting All the Social Security Benefits I Can?
Money Talks News’ recent article entitled “7 Social Security Benefits You May Be Overlooking” says that the Social Security Administration provides payments to spouses, children and those with disabilities, among others. Let’s look at this in detail. Spousal benefits via a husband or wife. Spouses can get up to half of their husband’s or wife’s…
