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Know This: Your Aging Parent Living At A Distance May Be At Risk

American families are often scattered across the country. Kids grow up, find opportunities they like in other places and move away from home. The parents may stay put, happy to remain where they’ve lived most of their lives. Then aging happens. And with it, risks no one really thought about.…

Carolyn RosenblattNovember 15, 2023

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Aging Parent Losing Memory, Mobility and Hearing—What Should Family Do?

Hearing, memory, and mobility all going at once: the aging triple whammy. We see it with Walter, 91, a very accomplished CEO in his day. He has always been a take-charge guy. But now, he has a severe hearing loss which limits his life considerably. He hates hearing aids and…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 6, 2023

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In Case Of Emergency: Are Your Aging Parents’ Legal Documents In Order?

Just about everyone understands that our elders are at risk of health crises just because of age. Covid taught us a lot about emergencies from an unanticipated source. Most of us understand that our aging loved ones are vulnerable, especially those over 65 years old. Chronic medical conditions like high…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 23, 2023

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The Aging Parent And The Crooked Realtor: A True-Life Case

Here at AgingParents.com we see lots of problems. Real estate agents and elder-related issues are among them. This is a real case. Edward is 80 years of age, living in a senior’s home where he is able to care for his physical needs independently. But his mind is not as…

Carolyn RosenblattJune 18, 2022

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Will You Have To Support Your Aging Parents Some Day?

Will You Have To Support Your Aging Parents Some Day? For most adult children with aging loved ones who were responsible investors, there is a sense of security. There is nothing to worry about. They have a seven-figure investment portfolio, and they own their home outright. No one expects them…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 17, 2022

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Let’s Get Clear: What Does It Mean To Be Appointed Power Of Attorney for Aging Parents?

What Does It Mean To Be Appointed Power Of Attorney for Aging Parents? Here at AgingParents.com, where we consult with families of elders, we see recurring confusion about the Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for aging parents. The elders do estate planning and that DPOA is part of it. Good.…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 8, 2022

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Taking Control Of Finances For Aging Parents: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes

Taking Control Of Finances For Aging Parents: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When your aging parent is no longer able to keep track of bills, investments and money management, someone else must step in. Often the parent has appointed an adult child or other relative to do the job. It…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

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Nightmare At The Bank: A True Story

Nightmare At The Bank: A True Story Dave thought his mom had done everything right: invested her savings, done great estate planning and appointed him her only son, to take over when needed. And the time came for Dave to step in. Dave's elderly mom, Agnes began to lose her…