Elder Finances

Alzheimer’s and Finances: The Astor Verdict By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R.N., B.S.N., Attorney For those who followed any part of the high profile case of fraud and financial abuse charges against the son of New York matriarch, Brooke Astor, the guilty verdict against her son may have been no surprise.…

Brilliant Idea to Protect Elders’ Money with Home Care Workers By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law Do you ever worry about caregivers doing shopping for elders with elders’ money? Worker access to cash or credit cards can be a problem. The risk of financial abuse, whether large…

If your aging parents did some planning ahead, and you are the person Mom or Dad appointed for the job of managing finances, what’s the job description? First, you need to know when to take over the checkbook and other responsibilities. If your aging parent had a stroke, or accident…

Be aware that every time you fill out a form to enter a sweepstakes, you are potentially providing information which can and is sold to thieves. Many are not aware that sweepstakes entrants often are asked to fill out forms stating their buying habits, age, and other personal information. The…