by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Oct 29, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support
The other day I was discussing Personal Care Home options with Sue, an adult child of one of our new clients. Her mother was about to be discharged from a hospital to a care community. An important consideration for Sue was to choose a facility that would be...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Oct 22, 2012 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
October is Long Term Care Planning Month. Planning is especially important if you are at least 55 years old, have some home equity, some type of retirement savings, and you hope to preserve your lifestyle in the future. Although planning for long term care is what...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 17, 2012 | Caregiver Support
The Ten Top Reasons Not to See an Elder Law Attorney 1. You have more money than anyone in the world. 2. You do not really like your children. 3. Because you will never die you do not need a will. 4. Because there is absolutely no chance of you ever becoming...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 15, 2012 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Nursing Homes
Cumberland County is fortunate to have a number of good care-communities for older people. However, many people have difficulty understanding the differences in care between them. The following is a guide to help you understand the various levels of care provided by...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 11, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Nursing Homes
When I came to Keystone Elder Law I was introduced to the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, of which Keystone is a member. Among the resource information I saw from the LCPLFA was something called “The Danger Zone.” It is simply the best visual aid for...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 10, 2012 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System
No one likes to go to the Emergency Room and those visits seem to come at the most inconvenient times. However, a trip to the ER will go better if you have prepared for that possibility. This means you should have an updated copy of the following information ready to...