Don likes to joke that his son, James, “is just too important to
stop by the house and help out.” Truth
is, James lives halfway across the country. Ever since Don had a bad fall and needed surgery, James flies back once
a month to check in; he wishes it could be more often. “Dad’s mobility just isn’t what it used to
be. I want him to be careful, but it’s
hard to get him to slow down,” James told True Link.
Last year, James and Don agreed to hire someone for help with
errands and driving while Don recovered. However, James felt a bit nervous having a stranger in his dad’s
house. “You hear stories about elderly
folks getting taken advantage of all the time. I really wanted to keep an eye on dad’s finances and how money was being
spent.”
James and Don set up a True Link Prepaid Visa® Card to provide extra visibility
and control around all spending. “Dad’s
a routine kind of guy. He’s got his
favorite coffee shop, his favorite steak house. He fills his prescriptions once
a month, buys groceries on Sundays.” With
the True Link Card, James can “allow” purchases at all of his dad’s regular
spots, but any unusual charges are proactively blocked. At any time, James can view the latest
transactions, transfer money onto the card, or add further protections.
James noted, “True Link has given both of us peace of mind. I feel like dad’s getting the care he needs,
and not being taken advantage of, even when I’m not there in-person. It’s a big relief.”
