by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 15, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System
When an employee of Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield, California refused a dispatcher’s request to initiate CPR on an 87 year old woman who had collapsed, it made national news. While I do not know enough facts of the situation to judge if the employee did the “right”...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 13, 2013 | Caregiver Support
What is the most convenient time for an emergency? I would say, “Never.” But while we may not be able to prevent or plan when emergencies occur, we can plan to be prepared when they happen. Let’s look at several types of emergencies and ways to be prepared if they...
by Keystone Elder Law | Mar 11, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Most of us do not give a second thought about the mechanics of driving. We have been doing it since our teens, and while we may no longer remember stopping distances measured in feet, we know from experience how much space we need in front of us to safely stop our...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 26, 2013 | Caregiver Support
One thing I have learned as a parent is that once you are a parent, you are a parent for the rest of your life. It does not matter how old your children are; they are still your kids. As parents we know that one of our tasks is to prepare our children to “leave the...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 21, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Estate Planning
I was flattered when Dave Nesbit invited me to write a blog entry for Keystone Elder Law. The hunt was on for the “right” topic (I am an over-planner by nature), but then I came across this story. I keep it on hand for inspiration and it became clear that one of the...
by Keystone Elder Law | Feb 13, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System
People who have been helping others throughout their lives often say they feel useless when physical disabilities prevent them from continuing to provide assistance to others, but it does not have to be like this. Even if people cannot provide physical assistance to...
