by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 6, 2022 | Blog
Have you considered a future that might include the need for long-term care? Furthermore, how would you pay for long-term care if you needed it? Have you thought about the reality that in the future you may not be able to live on your own, in your own home, without mobility and cognitive challenges? In fact, it is not a reality that many of us want to face or plan for. In fact, with less than half of all Americans today even completing their...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 24, 2022 | Blog
Are you caring for an aging loved one who may need to enter a nursing home in the future? As you begin to plan for nursing home care someday, who can you reach out to for good, accurate and professional advice and assistance? A qualified Florida elder law attorney will be able to help you and your aging loved one wisely choose among the options available to pay for the costs of nursing home care. In addition, he will be sure you and your loved...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog
Are you trying to find a card or gift for your older adult children for Valentine’s Day? Do you find it harder as the years go by? How do you say “I love you” as your children age? Do they have concerns now or for the future, do any of those concerns include you, as parents? With thoughts of showing our love during the month of February and the entire year, we would like to share a few ways that you can show your love for your family. You can...
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 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...