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Resources for Older Americans – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Next month, our nation will be celebrating Older Americans Month and the theme for 2014 is Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow. Last spring, we published an article listing websites which contain a wealth of information about topics related to aging and the care of the...
Protecting Clients’ Funds – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
How can you tell when an attorney is not telling the truth? The answer, according to the punchline of a joke, is “when his lips are moving. “ That joke is not only so old that it’s not funny, it has a sexist punchline. The sexism might be the silliest part of the...
Viewing Long Term Care From A Global Perspective
My wife and I just returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel. While there, one of the group of forty-two we joined for a bus tour, asked: “So what does this trip have to do with Elder Care and Elder Law?” Partly because I was hoping to escape thinking...
Handling Unwanted Mail and Telephone Solicitations from Charities
Photos of starving children and smooth talking telemarketers can be difficult for some people to resist, especially elderly people. Older folks may be lonely and enjoy having someone to talk to, even if that someone wants something from them. Or, there may be a...
Making the Largest Impact With Your Charitable Giving
Is your elderly parent’s mailbox stuffed with requests for donations? Do they receive frequent telephone calls from organizations seeking financial support? Although a desire to aid worthy causes may be present, some older folks may be tempted to give out personal...
To Keep or To Shred? Personal Recordkeeping
How long should documents such as bank statements, tax returns, and medical bills be kept? What type of personal recordkeeping should be maintained for tax purposes, and insurance, loan, or government benefit applications? Here are some tips to help you organize...
A Primer on Long Term Care Insurance Part 2 of 2 – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
There are many options to consider when shopping for a long term care insurance (LTCI) policy. The type of policy, how benefits are paid, amount of coverage, determination of benefit eligibility, benefit start dates, and inflation protection are some of the...
A Primer on Long Term Care Insurance – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Who needs long term care insurance? What does it pay for and how much does it cost? When should I think about purchasing it? The answers to these common questions are important considerations for people who are trying to plan ahead for potential future health care...
Long Term Care Initiatives in Obamacare – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
I am frequently asked whether the Affordable Care Act of 2010, which most of us know as Obamacare, has changed the way that long-term care services are offered or funded. The simple answer is “not really.” However, that answer should be understood in the context of...
Is Refusing or Withholding Food and Fluids a Painful Way to Die? – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Comfort at the End of Life Part 3 of 3 The role of nutrition and hydration at the end of life can be a controversial issue for many people. When an individual is near the end of life, families may feel concerned about the effects of decreased or absent food and fluid...
