Archive for August, 2009

Getting Old Ain’t for Sissies: 10 Things to Consider As You Get Older

By David Edwards on Aug 21, 2009 in Aging Parents, Disability, Long Term Care Risks

Here are some things to consider for yourself as you look at getting older. They are in no particular order, just my random thoughts from years of working with families facing these situations. 1. Are you having discussions about how you want to be cared for as you get older? Talk about it. Better yet, [...]

You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick when you need your healthcare directives

By David Edwards on Aug 13, 2009 in Cost of Poor Planning, Disability, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney

Peace of Mind: Can you access your important documents 24/7? I am writing this from Nashville, Tennessee, where I am on a family vacation. Every year, we spend a week with my parents, brother, sister in law, and nephew. Being out of town reminded me of an important part of planning for emergency health or [...]