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Estate Settlement? It’s Complicated! Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Often times we are asked, “What is probate?” “What happens to my property after I pass away?” “If I make a last will and testament then everything is handled, right?” An attorney’s favorite answer is, “It all depends.” The answers to those questions will be addressed...
Elder Law Month and the Five Year Look-back – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
May is Elder Law Month. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) encourages its members to make a special effort to connect with the community this month. We hope you regularly read our articles, which the Sentinel has published weekly since September...
Mixing Age and Alcohol Part IV – A Personal Story – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
May has been designated Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme is “Get Into the Act,” “focusing on how older Americans are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others” (Administration...
Age and Alcohol Part III – Recovery – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Mention recovery from alcoholism, and Alcoholics Anonymous is probably one of the first methods that comes to mind. There are many different paths to recovery, however, and appropriate guidance to determine which path to choose can be integral to the success of the...
Age and Alcohol Part II: Recognizing Misuse – Keystone Elder Law -Mechanicsburg, PA
Examining the issue of alcohol use by older adults may often create a sense of discomfort for society. This discomfort stems in part from our belief as Americans in the right of self-determination - to make decisions for ourselves and live the way we choose. Other...
Mixing Age and Alcohol – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which has been sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) every year since 1987. Efforts to promote awareness of and education about the effects of alcohol use and misuse often focus on adolescents...
Does Your Trust of Internet Information Reveal Your Age? – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Where do you go to obtain information about health-related issues? Advances in technology have created opportunities for individuals to independently access vast amounts of medical information. Is this access good for consumers and the health care industry? Can you...
The Increasing Relevance of Elder Mediation – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
A 2014 report of the Alzheimer’s’ Association has 90 pages of facts and figures to document the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia. One in nine Americans over age 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, which causes somewhere in the...
Nutritional Tips for Seniors – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
As we close out March and National Nutrition Month, here are a few thoughts related to aging and nutrition: Vitamins: There is a vast quantity of information available (some conflicting), concerning the use of various types of vitamins to prevent or treat disease and...
Patient Safety and Advance Directives – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Last week, Attorney Dave Nesbit’s article focused on the PA Senate’s current consideration of a proposal to create an Advance Directive Registry. The registry would serve as a tool to improve physician access to a patient’s personal documents related to decisions...
