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Care Crisis for Older Adults? – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
By now we are all aware of the tremendous increase in the older adult population in the United States. This increase is due to population demographics as well as the fact that advances in medical knowledge and technology are allowing older adults to live longer. For...
Grandparents as Parents – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Sunday, September 4th was officially Grandparents Day, a tribute to all older adults who share their lives with younger generations. Grandparenting involves many different roles including that of friend, mentor, disciplinarian, banker, babysitter, mediator, teacher,...
Alzheimer’s: Hope and Walk For A Cure – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Scientific journals reported in August that a preliminary study has found that the drug aducanumab not only decreased the plaques which have been thought to cause Alzheimer's disease in a majority of patients, but may also contribute to mental recovery. Only 165...
Hospitalization Affects Independence – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Last week’s article discussed the role of diet and activity in helping older adults maintain their independence. An event in which activity levels have an extensive influence on the outcome of an older adult’s future is hospitalization. Illness is commonly equated...
Threats to Independence – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
A naturally occurring physical change which occurs with aging is the deterioration of muscle mass and strength. The medical term for this condition is sarcopenia, from the Greek words “sarcos” (flesh) and “penia” (lack of). This decline begins when individuals are in...
Self-Neglect and Societal Intervention – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
During the fiscal year 2012-2013, Adult Protective Services (APS) across Pennsylvania received a total of 18,542 reports of potential elder abuse. The term elder abuse includes actions of financial exploitation, neglect (both self-neglect and caregiver neglect),...
More Tips for Choosing A Continuing Care Retirement Community – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
When choosing a continuing care retirement community, after consideration of a retirement community’s location, size, cost, and care services (see our previous article), there are many other aspects of a community which can help retirees decide whether or not a...
Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community – Keystone Elder Law Mechanicsburg, PA
A previous article presented some of the reasons why a few local residents of continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) chose to move from their homes. If you are considering a move to a retirement community, here are some of their tips to help you make a decision...
Insiders’ Perspectives About Retirement Communities – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
When individuals are planning for their retirement years, a common goal which is expressed is the desire to remain in one’s own home for as long as possible. While some choose to remain in the family home in which they have lived for years, a growing trend is to leave...
Distinguishing Between Personal Care and Assisted Living – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
People who require some assistance with their daily routines, but do not need the level of care provided in a nursing home, often utilize the term “assisted living” when beginning to look for a place to receive this type of service. In Pennsylvania, there are two...
