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Caregiving and Prevention of Family Conflict
November has been designated as Family Caregivers Month, with a theme of “Care Comes Home.” I daresay that most people, when given a choice of where they would wish to spend their final days, months, and years on this earth, would choose their own home. While many...
The Future of Long Term Care in PA – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
During this year’s election campaign, capturing the vote of Pennsylvania’s seniors should have been a high priority for both candidates running for governor. PA currently ranks 4th in the U.S. for total percentage of population age 65 and older (behind Florida, West...
A Veterans Benefit for Long Term Care – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Do you know the history of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11th? Originally known as “Armistice Day,” it was first celebrated in 1919 to mark the first anniversary of the cessation of hostilities during WWI (although the Treaty of...
Is it time to give up driving? – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Is it time to give up driving? The decision can be a traumatic one for many seniors and their families. In his book, Understanding Media (1964), Marshall McLuhan stated, “The car has become... an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and...
2015 White House Conference on Aging
Beginning in 1961 and once every decade since, the White House has held a conference on aging to assist lawmakers in gathering information for the revision of existing aging policies and programs as well as the development of new ones. Next year will mark the 50th...
Aging Well – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Over the years, while working with seniors in hospitals and various types of long-term care facilities, I have been told numerous times “Don’t get old.” My response has always been that I don’t have a choice. It is unfortunate that people often view aging with a...
Medicare Open Enrollment
Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Medicare participants have an opportunity to change their health (Advantage Part C) and prescription drug (Part D) plans. If you switch to a new plan, coverage will begin January 1, 2015. If you decide to stay with...
Have You Heard About 2-1-1? | Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Do you have a need for some type of human service, and don’t know how to access that service, or where to find information about service providers? Try 2-1-1! This number is a nationwide service that utilizes an extensive database to connect callers with information...
Elder Abuse | Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
June 15th was designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for 2014, and this column marked the event with two articles which explained the various types of elder abuse, the warning signs, how to report suspected abuse in Pennsylvania, and reasons why a majority of...
Local Senior Centers Offer More Than Just A Meal – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
September is National Senior Center month. Does the name “senior center” conjure up an image of a group of frail older adults having lunch together, with a game of bingo afterward? In reality, there is a lot more happening at these centers than just lunch and some...
