by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 20, 2024 | Long Term Care
Are you prepared for the high costs of Florida long-term care, or are you hoping to delay those decisions? For many families, long-term care is an unavoidable expense, whether due to aging, illness, or disability. Unfortunately, the costs associated with this care are steep, often placing an unexpected financial burden on families. Florida Medicaid can be a valuable resource in covering long-term care, but it requires careful planning to meet...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 6, 2024 | Long Term Care
Are you a family caregiver? Have you thought about how Florida estate planning can make your caregiving journey easier? Florida family caregivers often face a balancing act; from juggling work to personal life to the intensive needs of a loved one. The responsibility can be overwhelming, and without a clear plan, caregivers may find themselves navigating complex financial and healthcare decisions under stress. This is where estate planning can...
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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Long Term Care
As you begin the New Year have you made time for your resolutions? It seems that most people tend to focus on lifestyle changes, but what about your care in the future? What about making the important resolution to prioritize long-term care planning for your future? In regard to long-term care planning for Florida seniors and their families, early planning is both prudent and necessary. We understand the issue that no one...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 20, 2023 | Long Term Care
As you age, are you concerned about how you will care for yourself if you become incapacitated or disabled or just unable to care for yourself? Do you have any long-term care plans in place? Will you rely on Medicare to pay for the high cost of your long-term care? Figuring out healthcare costs in senior years is no small task. And, in fact, as the population ages, there are an increasing number of individuals requiring long-term care services....
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 6, 2023 | Long Term Care
Do you have an aging loved one who has always lived alone, stayed healthy and been involved with friends and family? Does your loved one seem to be more frail or forgetful or distant? As your loved one ages even more are you concerned about their being alone in their home? Do you know the signs that your loved one may benefit from a memory care facility or some other type of long-term care? Equally important is being sure that their...
