by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog
If you were to suddenly become incapacitated due to an accident, injury or disease, what would happen to you? What if your advanced age keeps you from an ability to properly keep up with all your medications, regular hygiene, or basic finances? Are you planning for a family member to step in and take over your affairs? Will the state have to step in and appoint a guardian for you? The decision may not be that easy. Unfortunately, even if you...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog
Are you serving as a caregiver to an older or disabled family member? It can be an invaluable service to a loved one and a rewarding experience as well. Unfortunately, however, it can also come at a great cost. Those working as family caregivers often have to significantly reduce work hours or leave jobs in order to accommodate caregiving duties. With this significant loss of income, it may be important for caregivers to know their options...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog
Every June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is an occasion for international organizations, governments, citizens, and concerned legal professionals in local communities across the globe to raise awareness about the epidemic of abuse affecting older populations. All of us can work together to find solutions, in June and throughout the year, to help prevent elder abuse from occurring. If you or someone you know suspects an elder...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 6, 2019 | Blog
The vast majority of elder care services are provided by close family members of senior adults. There may come a time, however, when even the most dedicated family caregivers can no longer meet the demands of an elder loved one’s needs. This may be the time when, as a family, you need to transition the aging loved one to care outside his or her home. This National Elder Law Month, we encourage you to talk to your parents and grandparents about...
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...
