Tag: "money"

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Almost Scammed !

Well, here’s a post that I never anticipated writing.  My Mom was almost the victim of an elder abuse scam today!  My sister and I were able to thwart the would-be abuser just seconds before my Mom wired him almost $5000.00. Here’s what happened: My Mom, who is 86, and somewhat hard of hearing as [...]

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Caregiving Contracts – Is it fair to accept $ for the care of a loved-one?

Caregiving Contracts – Is it fair to accept $ for the care of a loved-one?

According to Geoff Bernhardt, an elder law attorney in Portland, Oregon, a recent article in US News & World Report states that “more than 50 million family members provide more than 300 billion a year in uncompensated care to family members.”  This care is frequently provided by an adult child who has either moved back [...]

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I’m Asking for Your Advice

I’m Asking for Your Advice

My father has dementia that has progressed to a point between the 2nd and 3rd stages. As such I have been granted conservator/guardianship over him and his affairs. (Conservator/guardianship means that I have control of all his medical, financial, life decisions). As you know, with dementia, there are periods of seemingly complete lucidity ….and then [...]