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Preserving Our Loved One’s Legacy for Parent’s Day

Preserving Our Loved One’s Legacy for Parent’s Day

by Lisa Krauss | Jul 28, 2024 | Aging Parent, Family Dynamics, Family Memories, Financial Planning

As Aging Life Care Managers®, we are privileged to witness the deep connections between generations and understand the importance of preserving family legacies. It’s a meaningful way to honor the lives of our aging loved ones and ensure their stories, values,...
Scams Against Aging Adults are Easy to Fall Into

Scams Against Aging Adults are Easy to Fall Into

by Lisa Krauss | Jul 22, 2022 | Cognitive Decline, Elder Financial Abuse, Elder Fraud, Financial Planning, Online Scams, Pyramid Scheme, Scams and Fraud

Rachel’s call was not a new one, but this situation was much larger than most of the elder fraud scams I’ve been hearing about. Her mother, Dorothy, was very active with her friends on Facebook. One day, her friend Nancy posted about a fun game to play on...
It’s Time to Reap what You’ve Sown

It’s Time to Reap what You’ve Sown

by Lisa Krauss | May 15, 2021 | Financial Planning, Health and Safety, Planning for the Future

Many of the seniors I work with want to age at home for as long as possible. However, most people will need help at some point in their lives with household tasks such as shopping and cleaning, with personal care, or other activities of daily living. Family members...

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