by Patrick Cawley | Jan 10, 2023 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
In 1983 two researchers named James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente were trying to figure out the most effective way to bring about a change in behavior. Throughout human history many methods have been tried. Maybe you had a coach growing up who made you run laps...
by Patrick Cawley | Dec 20, 2022 | Family Living, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Parents go to great lengths to help their children. As parents get into their retirement years, helping children can backfire and cause problems for the whole family. It is no secret that buying a house has been very challenging in recent years. ...
by Patrick Cawley | Nov 23, 2022 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, End of Life
A room full of people gathered with one thing in common. Every one of them has a loved one with dementia. Looking for answers, they took action and attended a series of seminars presented by Dr. Rollin Wright, a geriatric medicine specialist at Penn State...
by Patrick Cawley | Oct 21, 2022 | Estate Planning, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column (https://keystoneelderlaw.com/a-second-marriage-with-children/) described Diane, whose second husband, Jack, is in skilled nursing care. Jack and Diane did many things right after losing their first spouses and deciding to remarry. ...
by Patrick Cawley | Oct 14, 2022 | Estate Planning, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Diane tearfully describes how her step-children alternate between yelling at her and convincing her husband, Jack, that Diane is spending all of his money. Diane is especially upset because she and Jack had a plan for their marriage. The plan did not, however,...
