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Summer Heat Safety – Keystone Elder Law
I believe it is fairly common knowledge that extra precautions are required for everyone during the hot summer months, but precautions are especially important for folks age 65 and older, who are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses than younger adults. As we...
A Simple Safety Tip – Keystone Elder Law
Have you ever been involved in an auto accident? Even a minor “fender bender” can cause your anxiety level to rise and make it difficult to think clearly and answer questions from emergency responders. What happens if your injuries prevent you from being able to...
Paying for Health Care with Medicare, Medicaid, & Medical Assistance – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
When people call our office looking for information about long-term care options, we often find that there is a lack of understanding about the differences between Medicare, Medicaid, and Medical Assistance. Karen Scott, the Director of Admissions at Manor Care...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Part 2) – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Last week we discussed the various types of elder abuse and some of the warning signs. Incidents of elder abuse are often under-reported for various reasons. Some victims of abuse may be unable to recognize or speak out about their abuse due to cognitive impairments...
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The World Health Organization estimates that 4-6% of the elderly suffer from some form of abuse. Exact numbers are difficult to ascertain because experts believe that worldwide, a significant portion of elder abuse goes unreported. The United Nations, in an attempt...
Stroke Smarts – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
In addition to Elder Law Month, National Nurses Day, and National Nursing Home Week; May is also designated as Stroke Awareness Month. I worked as a nursing assistant in a nursing home when I was in college, and I distinctly remember one woman who had experienced a...
Celebrating Nurses and Nursing Homes – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
May is Elder Law month, and we have tried to take part in a few special events this month to promote public awareness of issues about which those who practice elder law are especially concerned. Last week, Keystone Elder Law’s Care Coordinator, Karen Kaslow RN, wrote...
An Introduction to Elder Law – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Before I began working for Keystone Elder Law last summer, I had no idea that legal practices focused specifically on senior issues existed. The American Bar Association reports that elder law has existed as a practice area for about 25 years. As I have come to...
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...
