by Keystone Elder Law | Aug 14, 2017 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Recently I found myself heading to a presentation about a journey through dementia from a daughter’s perspective. Loretta Veney is a motivational speaker, a trainer, an author, a daughter, and a caregiver. This personal journey invited her audience into the life of...
by Keystone Elder Law | Aug 7, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
Being a family caregiver for a parent or grandparent can be a really tough responsibility. Many caregivers help their loved one manage their medications and perform medical and nursing tasks for physical and cognitive conditions. Caregiving can also involve physical,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 17, 2017 | About Keystone, Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
During the week of July 4th, my wife and I camped at the Centre Hall Grange Park. Thousands of other campers, most of whom appeared to be old enough to receive Medicare, surrounded us to attend the Remington Ryde bluegrass festival. There were several occasions...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jun 1, 2017 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
An elder law attorney is often associated with negative connotations and events, such as the loss of independence and a reminder of our own mortality. However, many people would probably agree that planning for the future is a wise idea. The challenge is that,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 3, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Your older adult family member living “independently” at home could benefit from some assistance such as companionship, housekeeping services, meal preparation, or personal care; but absolutely refuses to consider the idea. This scenario plagues many families with...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 6, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Finances, Home care
Part I of II Rarely, if ever, does anyone express a preference to leave their home to receive care in a licensed personal care home or skilled nursing facility. There truly is no place like home. Often, the final wish of a parent’s last will and testament is to give...
