by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog
In the past couple of years, we have sadly lost many notable celebrities. You may have heard about the passing of Aretha Franklin, Kate Spade, Prince, and Stan Lee. Did you also know, however, that each of these celebrities passed without leaving comprehensive estate planning protections in place for their loved ones? Many of us may not understand just how important estate planning is. This is why we want to share with you some valuable estate...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog
How are you spending the holidays this year? You may be spending them catching up with close friends and family members. During those visits, however, it is also important that you check in with the family caregiver. Unfortunately, during the holidays, new developments about your senior loved one’s health may come to light. If your senior loved one’s care needs have increased, much of that burden may be placed on the caregiver. The holidays are...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 16, 2018 | Blog
Choosing the right care option for your veteran loved one can be challenging and overwhelming. There are many different options to consider, and every veteran may require their own type of care. The Department of Veterans Affairs makes it a priority to help elder and disabled veterans stay in their homes, and for good reason. Veterans often prefer it, health outcomes are usually better, and home-based care relieves institutional stress from an...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
One of the most important decisions you can make for a loved one with special needs is choosing how to plan for his or her future. What should you consider? How do you plan forward? While it may not be easy, when it comes to estate planning, one of your goals should be long-term stability and support. For many families, this means protecting access to essential public assistance benefits while still providing broad financial support. When you...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog
Right now, millions of American seniors rely on Medicare to help meet their basic health care needs. Medicare offers aging Americans government-funded health care coverage in a variety of areas. These service can include, but not be limited to, hospital care, outpatient medical services, and prescription drugs. Medicare coverage, however, does not appear out of thin air. Eligible seniors need to enroll in the program. This can be a bit of an...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog
If you’re one of the millions of adult children in America deciding whether to personally provide caregiving services for an elderly parent, as opposed to hiring outside care providers, consider where your aging parent might live in this scenario. Bear in mind that caregiving can be a full time job. Would you care for your parent in your home, or should your parent move in with you? Every son and daughter cares deeply for their parents,...
