by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 1, 2012 | Caregiver Support, Scam Alert
I occasionally receive information about seminars other organizations are presenting. Some of these are for professionals, some are for the public, and some are for both. One that is coming up soon is a seminar by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office on Senior...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 30, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support
I know you have all probably heard of an Amber Alert, but have you heard of a Silver Alert? I had never heard of this until last week when I was driving on the highway in Maryland. I saw an overhead message sign that read: Silver Alert, Orange KIA, license plate...
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...
