Keystone Blog
Considerations for Funeral Pre-Planning
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...
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Estate Planning Missteps
As the holiday season is in the rear view mirror, it is time to look forward to 2019 and the opportunity to pursue New Year’s resolutions. The History Channel reports the origins of New Year’s Resolutions go as far back as 4,000 years to ancient Babylonia, when...
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Putting the Personal in Personal Care
Often the only stories which are broadcast by the media about long-term care facilities highlight extreme events and inadequate care. These stories paint a picture of nursing and personal care homes as places of neglect and despair. In reality, many of...
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A Elder Law Check-Up for Santa
When one considers the characteristics of America’s Santa Claus, which qualities attract the most attention? While his exact age is unknown, I believe it is safe to call him an older adult since he has been around for generations. Could Santa benefit from elder law?...
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Holiday Conversation
Underlying all of the material trappings of the holiday season is a focus on hope, peace, and family/loved ones. Much time and effort is expended to plan and prepare for holiday events and gatherings with a goal of creating lasting memories. Some of these memories...
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Holiday Traditions: A Source of Stability or Tension?
Do holidays bring to mind special memories of past family celebrations and anticipation of upcoming events, or a dread of the same old rituals? Traditions can be observed daily or at any other interval. They often help bond a family together by creating a sense of...
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Respite Care Test Drive
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...
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The Nursing Home Promise
Americans live in a society in which youth is highly valued and many people become uncomfortable when asked to think about or discuss the aging process. News stories about nursing homes generate greater public interest when an unfortunate event related to patient...
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Validation: Human Connections Despite Dementia
Various theories and approaches exist for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of dementia. Previous articles have discussed basic techniques which can influence personal interactions. One method which has not yet been considered is called...
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Duties as a Fiduciary for Estate Planning
You may have heard the term “fiduciary” when reading about estate planning. Appointing another as fiduciary in your estate planning documents is a way to plan for future incapacity. However, you may not be aware of what it means to be a fiduciary and the high...
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