by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog
Were you aware that as Florida elders age, they become increasingly vulnerable to scams? With that said, are you a family caregiver or do you have a member of your family with a caregiver? This question is important because family caregivers play an important role in safeguarding Florida elders from scams. We have 7 strategies for family caregivers to shield aging Florida elders from scams here on our blog that we share with all of our clients,...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Long Term Care
Gifting assets to family and friends is a common practice, especially as individuals plan for the future distribution of their estate. When it comes to eligibility for public benefits like Medicaid, however, frequent gifting can present significant risks and complications. Specifically, we want to share with you how gifts made within the past five years, or sixty months, can impact long-term care planning as well as how working with an elder...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 8, 2024 | Blog
May is National Elder Law Month, a time dedicated to focusing on the legal issues and challenges that aging adults encounter and how to support them effectively. In Florida, where there is a significant senior population, understanding how to care for aging individuals is crucial. Let us share five essential tips to help provide better care and ensure the legal protection of aging family members in Florida. 1. Understand Florida-specific estate...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Apr 5, 2024 | Blog
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day provides a timely reminder of the importance of managing medications responsibly. This is not only to prevent misuse but also to ensure that those we care for, especially aging loved ones, are safely and effectively managing their prescriptions. For families navigating the complexities of elder care, however, medication management can be a daunting task. This challenge underscores the broader...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog
Are you anticipating your first year to be involved in Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period? You probably already know that Medicare open enrollment begins every year on October 15th. But, did you know that during this time Medicare health and drug plans make changes to costs, coverage, providers, and pharmacies in their networks? Every year during this open enrollment period you should take the time to review your health plan for any...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog
Moving to Florida brings a change in lifestyle, climate, and even legal considerations, particularly when it comes to estate planning. Establishing or updating your estate plan upon relocating to Florida is crucial to ensure that your wishes are accurately reflected and your assets are protected in this state. We know how important it is to have estate planning that is relevant to your state laws and want to share with you the nine key reasons...
