by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 28, 2021 | Blog
As the new year, 2022, is fast approaching and the pandemic continues, are you still busy finishing up all your end of the year plans? As you take stock of what has happened this year and reflect on goals for the coming year, are you also thinking about your future, as well? Again, as you think about the past year and look to the future, what are your goals for yourself, your loved ones, and your legacy? What do you immediately need to...
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 14, 2021 | Blog
Do your aging parents have a long-term care plan in place? Are you aware that, according to the American Health Care Association, more than half of Americans will require long-term care at some point in their lives? It may be a difficult topic to have with your aging parents who, at some point, may need long-term care but having a hard discussion before a parent’s health declines is optimal. Your parents will be assured that their wishes are...
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...
