by Patrick Cawley | Jan 10, 2023 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
In 1983 two researchers named James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente were trying to figure out the most effective way to bring about a change in behavior. Throughout human history many methods have been tried. Maybe you had a coach growing up who made you run laps...
by Patrick Cawley | Dec 20, 2022 | Family Living, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Parents go to great lengths to help their children. As parents get into their retirement years, helping children can backfire and cause problems for the whole family. It is no secret that buying a house has been very challenging in recent years. ...
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 7, 2022 | Family Living, Finances, Sentinel Articles
After Thanksgiving, crowds emerge from their homes with their bellies freshly stuffed with turkey and stuffing to seek out gifts to stuff into stockings. Now is the season of giving. After spending time reflecting upon the people in our lives who we are...
by Patrick Cawley | Oct 14, 2022 | Estate Planning, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Diane tearfully describes how her step-children alternate between yelling at her and convincing her husband, Jack, that Diane is spending all of his money. Diane is especially upset because she and Jack had a plan for their marriage. The plan did not, however,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 30, 2022 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
In two of our recent columns https://keystoneelderlaw.com/long-term-care-planning-7-tools-for-success-part-1-of-2/, attorney Kelly Appleyard presented a case study which outlined planning tools that help families navigate some of the challenges of aging....
by Keystone Elder Law | Aug 10, 2022 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Getting older is hard. I don’t just mean the physical aches and pains and other issues that tend to get worse with age. Getting older can also be very expensive. There are a number of complex legal and financial issues that arise as you get older and need more...
