Caretakers of older parents have a lot to juggle. Members of the “sandwich generation” need to balance parenting young kids and caring for aging parents. And they face even more challenges with the ...

Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of elderly adults, it may become increasingly difficult to manage finances, particularly if their health is ...

Your parents spent their lives managing their money, but now it’s becoming clear that someone—probably you—needs to step in. Maybe they’re forgetting bills, maybe their investments are on autopilot, ...

In addition to assisting clients with aging parents’ finances, I am personally addressing these issues with family members. Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In ...

Finances can be a difficult topic for our aging parents to discuss. But talking about their financial resources – no matter how uncomfortable we may be – is key to planning for their long-term care.

June’s parents are struggling financially, and she’s not sure how to help. Both are in their 80s, living on Social Security ...

Making financial decisions takes time, attention and energy at any age. In the case of elderly adults, it may become increasingly difficult to manage finances, particularly if their health is ...

A friend of mine got a call at 2 a.m. His dad had wandered out of the house with a golf club and a ball retriever, confused and disoriented. They found him hours later, injured and lying in someone's ...

Most people avoid "the money talk" with aging parents until it's too late. Here's how to start the conversation without making it awkward — including scripts.

It’s natural to want to support our parents in their later years, just as they supported us during our formative years. Genuine sentiment aside, doing so has proven to be a real challenge for many, ...

Maintaining a home is hard work. And as you age, house maintenance tasks can feel even harder. If you or a loved one are struggling to take care of or live safely in your current home, it may be time ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...