Keystone Blog
Medicare Plan Finder Updates May Adversely Affect Enrollees
If you utilized the online Medicare Plan Finder https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en to help you choose a Medicare health or drug plan for 2020, you may end up with higher than expected costs. The government made significant changes to this tool this year,...
Life Review and Reminiscence
Life review and reminiscence is central to the theme of one of America's classic holiday films, “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The film is the fictional story of George Bailey, a small town man who dreams of seeing the world. When faced with challenges within his own...
Voice Assistant Technology and Older Adults
Voice assistant technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and the question naturally arises as to how this technology can be utilized to help promote the independence of older adults. Voice controlled smart speakers may be considered as holiday gifts for...
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
For those who are experiencing a loss and the resulting grief , thinking about the upcoming holiday season may be accompanied by feelings of anxiety or dread. Holiday festivities may cause intensified feelings of sadness and loneliness, especially during the first...
Medicare Coverage and Leaves of Absence
Individuals who are receiving Medicare coverage for rehabilitation which is provided in a nursing home setting may not always understand policies regarding activities outside of the nursing facility. Attendance at a family gathering or a visit to one’s home for...
Falls: Avoid Them and Avoid a Nursing Home
Thoughts about a possible need for nursing home care are intimidating to many older adults. Nursing homes become the last resort when all options to remain at home have been exhausted. They are equated with a loss of independence and significant financial...
Medicare and Surprise Medical Bills
Have you ever been confused by an Explanation of Benefits statement from your health insurance company or received surprise medical bills? Between premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, in- network vs. out-of-network charges and covered vs. non-covered services,...
Medicare Open Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is here. Through December 7th, Medicare recipients are able to change from Original Medicare (administered by the federal government) to a Medicare Advantage Plan (administered by a private insurance company) or vice versa,...
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 disease (Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures). These figures came to mind as the staff of Keystone Elder Law P.C. participated in the Walk to...
Medical 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 in the community which were provided under the waiver program and services provided in nursing homes are all moving to a new...
