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Older Drivers and Avoiding Disaster: Part I – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Driving is a sensitive issue for many older adults and their families. PennDOT reports that the number of drivers age 65 and older in our state has increased steadily over the last ten years, totaling 1,901,546 in 2015. Age alone cannot be used to determine one’s...
Common Misconceptions Regarding VA Long Term Care – Keystone Elder Law, Mechanicsburg, PA
In reflecting upon this past week’s Memorial Day holiday, I would like to thank all veterans for their service. In honor of the occasion, this article will focus on addressing myths related to long term care options for veterans. Myth #1 – I do not qualify for long...
Choosing An Elder Law Attorney – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Many of our clients have not retained an attorney for many years. Perhaps an attorney once helped them to buy their house or to prepare a will after their children were born. Other clients have had some experience during their working years interacting with an...
Preparing for Long-Term Care or Reacting to a Crisis – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Six years after starting Keystone Elder Law is a good milepost to be reflective as we observe Elder Law Month during May. Whether you are in your retirement years, or are helping a loved one who is, Keystone Elder Law’s experience and services are relevant. To...
Five Myths About Nursing Home Costs and Estate Planning – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
As we observe Elder Law Month in May, it seems appropriate to share some common misunderstandings or myths about long-term care. This article challenges general sensibilities of planning for and paying for long term care. The role of an elder law attorney is to a...
Elder Law or Elder Care? – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
May is right around the corner, and in addition to celebrating the arrival of spring, this month has been designated as Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. The theme for Older Americans Month is “Blaze a Trail”, which is exactly what some elder law...
FAQ about Power of Attorney Documents – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Often in our practice, we begin by explaining to people the various legal documents that they should have as a foundation. More often than not, most people believe that they only need a Last Will and Testament and do not understand the significance of a Power of...
Improving Health Literacy – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Improving one’s health literacy requires an understanding of the educational obstacles described in last week’s article, as well as concepts about how people make decisions and the practical implications of applying those decisions to daily life. A panel of...
Surrogate Families and Long Term Care
Spring is a time to turn the page on our bad habits and start new and positive behaviors. Here’s a challenge of what self-interested baby boomers should resolve to do right now: reach out with personal compassion and respect to younger people. This might seem to be...
Obstacles to Health Literacy – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Health literacy is the ability to obtain, interpret, and apply information to maximize personal wellness. Improvements in health literacy can lead to better health for any individual. The first step toward making these improvements is an understanding (by both...
