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Surrogate Families and Long Term Care
Spring is a time to turn the page on our bad habits and start new and positive behaviors. Here’s a...
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Obstacles to Health Literacy – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Health literacy is the ability to obtain, interpret, and apply information to maximize personal wellness. Improvements in health literacy can...
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Health Literacy Impacts Health Status – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
In 1992 and 2003, the U.S. Department of Education conducted a national assessment of adult literacy. The purpose of the...
Read MoreThe November Election and Aging – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Our presidential candidates are in the news on a daily basis. Some folks may already know who they plan to...
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Maintaining Independence with a Personal Emergency Response System – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Last week’s article about falls and older adults may have some people who live alone wondering what will happen to...
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“Help! I’ve Fallen and…” – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
The ending to this classic line from a 1980’s television commercial is well known. While the commercial tried to depict...
Read MoreA Delicate Medication Balance – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg, PA
Polypharmacy is a term that is used to describe a situation in which an individual is taking multiple medications. The...
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Distinguishing Between Dementia and Delirium – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
A loved one is experiencing changes in his/her behavior, thinking skills, and/or general emotional state. Family members may initially attribute...
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Preserving the Family Home Part II: Life Estate Deeds Can Protect Assets – Keystone Elder Law – Mechanicsburg PA
In a previous article we explained that using an irrevocable trust can be the best way to preserve the family homestead for...
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Caregiving: It’s a Man’s World Too
In our society, the term “caregiver” has been traditionally associated with the role of women. As our older population continues...
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