Keystone Blog
Caregiving Lessons and Dementia
Recently I found myself heading to a presentation about a journey through dementia from a daughter’s perspective. Loretta Veney is a motivational speaker, a trainer, an author, a daughter, and a caregiver. This personal journey invited her audience into the life of...
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Taking CARE of the Caregiver
Being a family caregiver for a parent or grandparent can be a really tough responsibility. Many caregivers help their loved one manage their medications and perform medical and nursing tasks for physical and cognitive conditions. Caregiving can also involve physical,...
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Nursing Homes and Medication Regulations
Have you ever heard or read a news report about nursing home residents receiving certain medications primarily to keep them quiet and compliant? These types of medications are referred to as psychoactive or psychotropic drugs because they are substances which affect...
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Federal Regulation of Nursing Homes
Oftentimes, news reports about nursing homes highlight tragic incidents or perceived failures of a specific facility or the industry in general to care for vulnerable older adults. Our firm works with many clients who are receiving excellent care in nursing homes from...
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Trust the Signs of a Magical Process for Elder Care
During the week of July 4th, my wife and I camped at the Centre Hall Grange Park. Thousands of other campers, most of whom appeared to be old enough to receive Medicare, surrounded us to attend the Remington Ryde bluegrass festival. There were several occasions...
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When The Government Pays For Skilled Nursing Care
When a person begins to need long-term care because of chronic disease, injury, cognitive decline or frailty, there are usually two primary concerns. The first should be to determine what level of care is needed and how it can be obtained. The second is to determine...
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Moral Implications of the Cost of Long-Term Care
Recently, Jane called our office because of feeling financial distress and a bit of confusion. Her husband, Bob, has been in a long-term care facility since 2014 for help with dementia. It was an emotionally difficult decision for Jane to accept the help of her...
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Business Succession : Have You Planned Your Exit?
A September 2015 article from the online publication “Inc.,” wrote that 66% of all businesses located in the United States were owned by members of the Baby Boom generation. Members of this generation are on the cusp of retirement and take with them decades of...
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Comparing 55-Plus and Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Life for most of us is a series of transitions. Employment opportunities, family commitments and lifestyle choices might explain why we live in this region instead of in another state or different climate. When commitments related to...
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Estate Planning for Previously Married Couples
In today’s society, as we age, life becomes more complicated. More and more couples are not parting at death, but instead may be married multiple times. Many questions arise during estate planning for previously married couples. Can a prenuptial or postnuptial...
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