The Blog

Plain-language articles on caregiving, elder finance, and getting your parent's affairs in order — written from having gone through it myself. New one every week.

August 4, 2026 · Scams & Protection

AI Voice Scams: Protecting a Parent With Dementia

How AI voice-cloning "grandparent" scams work, the warning signs worth learning together, and the one habit that stops them cold.

August 2, 2026 · Care Funding

The Medicaid Look-Back Period, Explained

What the 5-year look-back actually means for a parent's care costs, what triggers a penalty, and the one thing worth doing before you move any money.