by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 4, 2013 | Sentinel Articles
The term Advance Directives has been around for a number of years, but there are still many people who do not understand what it means and how it applies to them. In its simplest terms it is just what the words say – directions you give about your medical care...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 26, 2013 | Caregiver Support
One thing I have learned as a parent is that once you are a parent, you are a parent for the rest of your life. It does not matter how old your children are; they are still your kids. As parents we know that one of our tasks is to prepare our children to “leave the...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 21, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Estate Planning
I was flattered when Dave Nesbit invited me to write a blog entry for Keystone Elder Law. The hunt was on for the “right” topic (I am an over-planner by nature), but then I came across this story. I keep it on hand for inspiration and it became clear that one of the...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 13, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System
People who have been helping others throughout their lives often say they feel useless when physical disabilities prevent them from continuing to provide assistance to others, but it does not have to be like this. Even if people cannot provide physical assistance to...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 12, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System
Something that is not talked about very much, but has been around for a long time, is medical alert jewelry. The jewelry is usually in the form of either a bracelet or necklace, and it has a medical symbol imprinted on it along with a medical condition or allergy...