Is Your Elderly Loved One Showing These Signs of Diminished Capacity? Here's What You Can Do

As our loved ones age, it's not uncommon for them to experience a decline in mental abilities that can make it difficult for them to manage their finances effectively. If you have an older loved one, it's important to be aware of the signs of diminished capacity so that you can take action to help protect their financial well-being. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the signs of diminished capacity, and what you can do if you're concerned about your loved one's financial situation.

The Best Identity Theft Protection Services of 2022

We have all heard horror stories about identity theft. Not only is it astonishingly easy for thieves to steal your identity, but it often comes with little recourse and can take years to repair your credit when it happens. Seniors are especially susceptible to identity theft because they are less likely to use tools that help to keep their identities secure. As people age, the danger becomes even greater, because a person may experience dementia or other cognitive impairments that go unchecked before things get to a serious enough point that someone steps in to manage that person’s affairs.

Portland Elder Law Attorney: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Social Security Scammers

Scammers want your information. They have all kinds of creative ways for getting your account numbers, address, and other personal information. Once they have it, they steal your identity. As a Portland elder law attorney, I’ve seen it all too often.

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Roots + Wings Legal Podcast, Episode 1: Interview with Anne Tegtmeier

Introducing the Roots + Wings Legal Podcast, hosted by Aiston Law LLC and Portland, Oregon Attorney Candice Aiston. In our inaugural episode, we talk with Anne Tegtmeier, owner of Fan Fare: Theme Catering, about what life looks like when a parent develops dementia and is seduced by scammers. It happened to Anne while she was starting her company and raising her young daughter Lily, as a single parent.

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