Savvy Senior: How to Help Your Elderly Parent with Their Finances

Dear Savvy Senior,

What tips can you offer on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 84-year-old father is having trouble keeping up with his bills and insurance, and I just found out that he’s been

making contributions to a suspicious charity.

Reluctant Daughter

Dear Reluctant,

Many adult children serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents. They provide services like pa...