Have you had to deal with this? Some families are being torn apart about disagreements over finances, care, aging parents and each other’s roles. It often looks like this: Imagine that you have an aging loved one who has cognitive impairment.  You are aware that your loved one is “slipping”.  You tell yourself it’s ok. [...]

Some of our Congressional leaders are vehement about it.  Some disagree.  Everyone seems to get that we need to fix our debt problem by reducing government spending on something. But what? For those who are extremists about cutting government spending on Medicare, consider this: we taxpayers are getting ripped off by the Medicare program.  To [...]

We’ve got a new webinar to share with you!  This is a subject that brings up a lot of fear for those with aging parents who don’t plan ahead or won’t talk about money with you.  We’ll help you see how to avoid the pitfalls others have fallen into before you get there.  One man [...]

Hello, again.  Carolyn and Mikol here.  We came across an article about a shocking case involving a son being stuck with his mother’s nursing home bill.  We wanted to give you a heads-up, as most people would never expect this. Could this happen to you? John Pittas’ mother entered a nursing home for rehabilitation following [...]

Carolyn and Mikol here. We hope all of you are well and that the Moms out there will enjoy your special day.  Happy Mother’s Day to each of you! As for our aging moms, here’s a reminder about a persistent and growing $2.9 billion a year problem. Our aging loved ones are targets.  The thieves [...]

Countries need to think about how fewer young people can continue to support the elderly.

Hello again. Carolyn and Mikol here. We hope you are enjoying the beginning of spring and this time of renewal.  Mikol and I have recently moved our offices to new, brighter and better space and we’re feeling very renewed!  Wouldn’t you agree that there is nothing like disposing of junk and unwanted items to give [...]