by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 3, 2022 | Blog
Did you know that May is National Older Americans Month? Communities, families and loved ones are encouraged to get involved in learning about the issues that our Older Americans face as they age. Do you have an older loved one in your family? Do you have neighbors who are older? This month think about how you could help the elders in your life by reading the following. 1. Consider grocery shopping and meal planning for an Older American. You...
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 | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog
It is no secret that older drivers can tend to lack the general awareness and reaction time of younger motorists. This does not just make them drive slow, a common complaint, but it can be quite dangerous. Diminished vision, hearing, and cognitive abilities are a normal part of advanced age, but they can make for a bad combination behind the wheel. There are ways elder adults can stay safe on the road, however, short of needing to permanently...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog
We know that looking into a skilled nursing facility for a loved one can be a sensitive and difficult topic. Most of our clients share with us that they do not wish for a loved one to have to live outside the home, even when his or her activities of daily living necessitate it. We know just how daunting it can be to learn that not only will this move be necessary but that you will need to find the right place for your loved one. Finding the...
