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Question - Could someone help me with the questions pertaining to the below situation

"Situation 1: Fran and Ed Blake, ages 43 and 47, have a daughter who is completing her first year of college and a son three years younger. Currently they have $42,000 in sav-ings and investment funds set aside for their children's edu-cation. With increasing education costs, they are concerned whether this amount is adequate. In recent months, Fran's mother has required extensive medical attention and personal care assistance. Unable to live alone, she is now a resident of a long-term care facility. The cost of this service is $4,750 a month, with annual increases of about 5 percent. While a major portion of the cost is covered by Social Security and her pension, Fran's mother is unable to cover the entire cost. In addition, Fran and Ed are concerned about saving for their own retirement. While they have consistently made annual deposits to a retirement fund, current financial demands may force them to access some of that money."

What are the main financial planning issues that need to be addressed?

What additional information would you like to have before recommending actions?

Based on the information provided and your assessment of the situation, what actions would you recommend?