June 15 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and a local AARP-sponsored at the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus featured an appearance by renowned scammer Frank Abagnale. Abagnale's name rose to prominence after the release of his book, "Catch Me if You Can," and the Steven Spielberg movie of the same name where he was [...]
In this installment of "5 Questions," Kay Bransford, Founder and President of MemoryBanc, answers 5 questions about working with Daily Money Managers to help manage the finances of a parent or family member. As Kay explains, working with a support team that may include either a Daily Money Manger, an Aging Life [...]
By Guest Poster Kay Bransford I was the primary adult family caregiver to my parents for over five years. It’s easy to recognize all the things I could have done better in hindsight, but I sure tried to do the best that I could with the information I had when decisions needed to made. [...]
Long-term care could mean staying in your home—aging in place—or considering a nursing home, other facility, or hospice care. Learn how you can be prepared.
Hiring a home care aide who is not attached to an agency can have a significant impact on a family's tax bill. Understand your role as a “household employer.”