Drumbeat of Cost

Amy Goyer is AARP’s family and caregiving expert. She has written two books on the subject and has her own consulting business. “I am a caregiving expert. How did I end up in bankruptcy?” she says. Ms. Goyer depleted her savings and ended up relying on credit cards after being financially drained by costs related to caring for her parents. After more than a decade of caring for her mom, who had a stroke, and […]

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The Basics in Planning for Elderly Parents

The Basics in Planning for  Elderly Parents The last members of the Baby Boom generation are caught in a difficult and unprecedented time.  Our parents or other relatives are living longer, accumulating more, and sometimes needed care while we are still caring for our children.  While the emotional, psychological and scheduling issues can be overwhelming, having the proper legal documents in order will allow for a smooth transition and avoid the confusion and expense that […]

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