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Social isolation and Loneliness – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
Social Networks and Health Part II Last week’s article introduced the concept of social networks and their complexity. A variety of disciplines have conducted studies involving social networks and their impact on the lives of older adults. One popular focus of study...
Social Networks and Health – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
Discussions about the health of older adults often focus on physical changes and disease processes. Research has demonstrated, however, that the social aspect of the lives of older adults is an important component in health outcomes. This social aspect is harder to...
Estate Recovery Claims Against Personal Property – Keystone Elder Law
Medical Assistance and Protecting Property After You Die When an individual is receiving Medical Assistance in order to pay for their nursing home services or home and community based services and then passes away, his or her property could be at risk to the Estate...
When Older Adults Give Monetary Gifts Part II – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer – Seneca This quote resonates with me when I think of making a gift. Studies on human behavior have found that gift giving is a surprisingly complex part of human interaction...
When Older Adults Give Monetary Gifts – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
The notion that it is better to give than to receive has been rooted in all of us from a very young age. However, most readers are not aware that giving gifts around the holiday season can have serious implications for those facing a nursing home crisis. If you or a...
Life Review and Reminiscence – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
It’s A Wonderful Life is one of America’s classic holiday films. It is the fictional story of George Bailey, a small town man who dreams of seeing the world, but when faced with challenges within his own family and the town in which he lives, he makes decisions which...
Announcing Long Term Care Guide: Essential Tips For Solving The Elder Care Puzzle – Keystone Elder Law
Over four years ago, attorney Jessica Greene and I met with Sentinel editor Naomi Creason to offer to write weekly articles. Whether or not Naomi really believed that we would be able to create fresh content weekly, she treated us seriously. We appreciate the...
LAST CALL FOR MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
This article is targeted at those who are eligible to receive Medicare. I am a couple of years too young for that. The bad news for me is that the 2017 cost of medical insurance for my wife and me will increase almost 50%! The combination of our insurance payments...
Telephone Relay Services – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Telephone Trouble? For those who have difficulty hearing or speaking, using the telephone can be a frustrating task. In Pennsylvania, free services are available to assist people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have difficulty speaking. The services are...
Veterans Benefits – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Veterans Day is a day we reserve to celebrate our veterans and thank them for their service. In order to honor our veterans, many businesses offer free meals and various discounts. Such benefits are offered one day a year. However, there are some very significant...
