by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Apr 30, 2019 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Note: Medicaid regulations vary from state to state. This information is based on regulations in Pennsylvania. What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is health insurance and covers medical services such as physician...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Apr 8, 2019 | Caregiver Support, Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Spring is a season of renewal for most of us. But for some whose time and attention is focused on the needs of an increasingly frail older person in the family, it can be harder to appreciate the sight of robins and the fragrant blossoms which they foreshadow....
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 29, 2019 | Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Pennsylvania’s average cost of nursing home care is now $10,420 per month, according to information provided recently by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Within the past month, we have seen costs in our area ranging from $7,950 to $13,200 per...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 14, 2019 | Finances, Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Considerations for Funeral Preplanning I confess that I have not yet pre-planned my funeral. Eventually, I will stop procrastinating and get around to it. It seems that each week I witness a fresh reminder that the moment of one’s death is not...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Nov 12, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Next week, many of you will be sharing a meal with your extended family. Holiday gatherings are opportunities for families to catch up on recent news and events, as well as highlight future plans. They can also be a time when the changes which an older adult is...
