by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog
Right now, millions of American seniors rely on Medicare to help meet their basic health care needs. Medicare offers aging Americans government-funded health care coverage in a variety of areas. These service can include, but not be limited to, hospital care, outpatient medical services, and prescription drugs. Medicare coverage, however, does not appear out of thin air. Eligible seniors need to enroll in the program. This can be a bit of an...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog
If you’re one of the millions of adult children in America deciding whether to personally provide caregiving services for an elderly parent, as opposed to hiring outside care providers, consider where your aging parent might live in this scenario. Bear in mind that caregiving can be a full time job. Would you care for your parent in your home, or should your parent move in with you? Every son and daughter cares deeply for their parents,...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 29, 2018 | Blog
Medicare and Social Security are two safety net programs for elder Americans facing massive funding challenges. The national health care system is also financially burdened as more and more senior Baby Boomers retire and consume health services. Programs for public benefits in long-term care facilities such as Medicaid and VA Pension are becoming increasingly hard to qualify for as well. At some point, something has to give. Beyond the basic...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog
As aging parents advance into their elder years, adult children often take on the responsibility of providing and coordinating caregiving services. Ensuring an elder parent’s needs are met, while prioritizing their well-being amid challenging circumstances can be quite noble but can also come at a considerable emotional cost. These issues can include issues such as Alzheimer’s disease, resistance to care, or just complications that are the...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog
As we continue to forge further into the Information Age, it’s sometimes easy to forget how recently the internet, and everything that uses it, came into being. Mass application of the internet, computers and user-friendly software only began to take off about 20 to 25 years ago. An intriguing result is that kids today are often more tech savvy than their parents and grandparents. While the speed of technological growth can exacerbate the gap...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog
“Plan your work, and work your plan.” It’s a principle that works for the military, in business and in sports. But it also applies to hurricanes, a weather catastrophe that Floridians are all to aware of. With hurricane season starting in June every year and lasting until the end of November, it is never too early – or too late, for that matter – to come up with a plan. Unfortunately, seniors are more vulnerable to the effects of natural...
