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...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 9, 2012 | Caregiver Support
If you are the responsible party for a loved one in a care community such as a nursing home or personal care home, you may have been invited to participate in a care plan meeting. You may have wondered, “What is this for?” or “What is my role in this?” In its simplest...
by Keystone Elder Law | Sep 27, 2012 | Caregiver Support
I ran across an interesting blog on “Katie’s Take” recently called, “Parenting our Parents.” It highlighted the need for increased communication between adult children and their older parents. One of the most helpful insights shared was to focus on interdependence...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jul 20, 2012 | Caregiver Support
A number of years ago, the Beatles had a hit song called, “All You Need Is Love.” It’s a nice sentiment that love can do anything, but when it comes to caregiving, love is unfortunately not enough… Whether your loved one has dementia or some other type of...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 11, 2012 | Caregiver Support
Over a number of years I have talked with many people who have promised a spouse or a parent that they would never place them in a “home.” At the time these promises were made they were sincere, but no one anticipated the circumstances that would arise to make keeping...
