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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...
National Family Caregivers Month – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
During the month of November, one focus of our thoughts is the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the blessings of family and friends. Thus, November is a very appropriate month to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers provide the majority of...
Pennsylvania’s Clean and Green Program – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
Many older individuals face the challenge of living on a fixed income despite a rise in expenses, especially real estate taxes. This is especially true for those individuals who own or operate farmland. There are, however, programs available to help ease the burden...
A Remarkable End-of-Life Story – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Have you heard of Norma Jean Bauerschmidt? Norma became an internet sensation last year when she and her family made an unconventional decision about how to face the end of her life. In this column we share information and suggestions about managing life as an older...
Brain Power and Aging – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Is the loss of mental capacity one of your fears about aging? Similarly to physical muscle mass and strength, brain power can suffer from lack of use. Our brains have something called cognitive reserve, which is the networks of connections that exist among brain...
