by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
The first week in December is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and while the event has already passed, many themes remain relevant throughout the year. The importance of this week cannot be lost on us as we turn to the holiday season and may be able to have more time for important conversations with our aging loved ones. Have you made time not only to talk about driving, but to also go for a drive together? Older Americans often rely on...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month. Recognizing the millions of people who provide care support to their dependent relatives is just one aspect of the month-long celebration. Promoting education and access to support services, especially for first-time caregivers, are other major objectives. Did you know that more than 43 million Americans provided unpaid care to a dependent loved one over the past 12 months? Further, that...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 4, 2019 | Blog
A durable power of attorney is a written document by which a person designates another to transact his or her business. The attorney-in-fact has the full authority to perform, without prior court approval, every action authorized and specifically enumerated in the document. This authorization may even include the authority to sell or mortgage the principal’s real property, including his or her homestead. An existing durable power of attorney...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. The program helps with the cost of health care for seniors, but it does not cover the cost of most long-term care or all of a person’s medical expenses. Medicaid provides medical coverage and the cost of most long-term care for those who qualify for the program. By contrast, Medicaid nursing home services are only provided for those who qualify for the program and...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog
More than 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 years old every day. It is an astonishing statistic that underscores the importance of planning for one’s future, and beyond. We know just how important Florida estate planning is for you and your family. This is just one of the reasons why this October, as we celebrate National Estate Planning Awareness Week with the National Association of Estate Planners, we want to share seven facts every Baby Boomer...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog
Falls are devastating for older adults and, unfortunately, they are fairly common. In fact, one in four adults age 65 or older will likely fall this year, with elderly seniors making up the lion’s share. Of those affected, several million will be treated in hospital emergency rooms, where hundreds of thousands will be admitted for serious injuries, like fractured hips and concussions, and thousands more will die. The long-term consequences are...
