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Caregivers and aging parents

10 moments for caregivers and families with aging parents.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. The first warning sign

    “Unpaid bills on your parent's counter? It's time for the money conversation.”
    Ringtone
    A missed payment
    What's at stake
    Early signs of cognitive decline.
  2. Getting documents in place

    “Does your parent have a power of attorney? Get it before it's needed.”
    Ringtone
    A health scare
    What's at stake
    Capacity and legal access.
  3. Medicare and Medicaid questions

    “Medicare doesn't pay for most long-term care. Know what does.”
    Ringtone
    A care facility's admission packet
    What's at stake
    Medicaid planning and eligibility.
  4. Choosing a care setting

    “Home care, assisted living or a nursing home? The cost difference is huge.”
    Ringtone
    A care assessment
    What's at stake
    Care costs and funding.
  5. Selling a parent's home

    “Selling your parent's home to pay for care? Watch the tax and Medicaid rules.”
    Ringtone
    The listing agreement
    What's at stake
    Capital gains and look-back periods.
  6. Scams targeting parents

    “Your dad wired money to a stranger? Elder fraud is common. Here's how to protect him.”
    Ringtone
    A suspicious transaction
    What's at stake
    Fraud prevention and account controls.
  7. Paying a family caregiver

    “Paying a sibling to care for mom? Put it in writing.”
    Ringtone
    A family meeting
    What's at stake
    Caregiver agreements and Medicaid.
  8. Long-term care insurance claim

    “Your parent has long-term care insurance. Filing the claim takes work.”
    Ringtone
    The policy in a file cabinet
    What's at stake
    Claims processes and elimination periods.
  9. Parent's death and estate

    “Your parent passed. Executor duties start now, and they have deadlines.”
    Ringtone
    The death certificate
    What's at stake
    Estate administration.
  10. Your own plan after caregiving

    “After years of caregiving, your own retirement needs attention.”
    Ringtone
    The end of caregiving
    What's at stake
    Rebuilding savings.

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