•Health Care System Medicare Sentinel Articles
Medicare Open Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is here. Through December 7th, Medicare recipients are able to change from Original Medicare (administered...
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Battling the Giant
Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer ’s disease. 1 in 3 older adults will die with Alzheimer’s...
Read MoreMedical Assistance Moves to Managed Care Delivery Model
Medical Assistance (MA) services which are provided in Pennsylvania will be undergoing a change beginning in January of 2020. Services...
Read MoreAn Annuity Can Be Tricky
It is important for aging persons to understand annuities. Few people really do. An annuity can be a great investment. ...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and a Full Moon
Is a day of a full moon just another day of providing a compassionate outlet to those who live with...
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End of Life Nutrition & Hydration
The role of nutrition and hydration near end of life can be a controversial issue for many people. When an...
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End of Life – Providing Comfort Part II
Our previous column reviewed some of the mental/emotional and spiritual needs which individuals at the end of life may experience,...
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End of Life: Providing Comfort
Fear, anger and inadequacy are some common feelings we experience when we must deal with our own or a family...
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Death & Dying: Talking to Your Loved Ones
Death & dying are not common topics of family conversation in American culture. Even when a loved one is critically...
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Medicare Complicates Efforts to Age in Place
Last week’s column introduced the concept of frailty and its effect on an individual’s ability to age in place https://keystoneelderlaw.com/aging-in-place-and-frailty/....
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