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Change: Is Your Cart in Front of Your Horse?
In 1983 two researchers named James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente were trying to figure out the most effective way to...
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Co-Signing a Mortgage for Children
Parents go to great lengths to help their children. As parents get into their retirement years, helping children can backfire...
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How Does an Old Lion Die?
A room full of people gathered with one thing in common. Every one of them has a loved one with...
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A Second Marriage With Children Part II
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...
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A Second Marriage with Children
Diane tearfully describes how her step-children alternate between yelling at her and convincing her husband, Jack, that Diane is spending...
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Medicare & Medicaid: Playing Favorites in Health Care
As one of four children, I fondly remember my brothers and sister teasing each other about which one of us...
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Am I On The Hook For My Parents’ Care?
Jeff looked at me across a conference room table that was covered with bills and bank statements. We were discussing...
Read MoreResilience in Aging
Why does the death of a spouse lead some people to “die of a broken heart” while others live many...
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Control at End of Life
The amount of control over certain aspects of life may change with aging. People lose spouses, siblings, and friends. Various...
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A Life Book For Your Loved Ones
If you were to die tomorrow, would your family or friends know how to sort out the details of your...
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