by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog
Are you familiar with the romance scam called the “lonely heart” scam? This scam occurs when scammers and bad actors attempt to financially exploit vulnerable people. How does this happen? It can happen in many ways, including online, by the scammer earning the trust of the vulnerable person through romantic manipulation and emotional deceit. Sadly, seniors tend to be targets of many kinds of scams, but they are especially vulnerable to the...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jan 4, 2022 | Blog
After a continued period of social distancing, traveling restrictions, and limited opportunities to see loved ones in person, were you able to visit with your aging parent during the holidays? Even though technology has enabled many of us to remain connected, there are certain things that you can do, or that are easier to notice, in person. When you are visiting in person with an aging parent, it is important to pay attention to even the...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog
When it comes to your loved ones, that you care most about, you want the best for them. During this December one of the best gifts you can give is that of your time. Although it seems like a simple gift, it is one of the most valuable. During time spent, especially with parents and grandparents, you can take the time to learn how they are doing and talk to them about long-term planning. While it is true that this is a subject that most of us...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog
Are you planning to discuss long-term care with your parents during the holiday season? What exactly is long-term care planning? The National Institute on Aging defines long-term care planning as steps to meet a person’s health or personal care needs during a long or short period of time. With the help of these services, people may be able to live as independently and safely as possible even though they can no longer perform...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 23, 2021 | Blog
Has your aging parent recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease? Do you know what Alzheimer’s Disease is? Do you know what the impact of this diagnosis may be? Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of dementia that can cause problems with memory, thinking, cognition, and behavior. Symptoms usually, although not always, develop slowly and worsen over time. The end-stages of the disease can become life-threatening. Although...
