by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 13, 2012 | Health Care System, Nursing Homes
Legislation referenced as “H.R. 6300: Medicaid Long-Term Care Reform Act of 2012” was introduced on August 2, 2012 by a Louisiana congressman and three others. It has no chance of passing this year. But it does introduce some sobering statistics and suggestions....
by Keystone Elder Law | Dec 3, 2012 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Almost everyone wants to remain in their own home as long as possible. The best way to do this is to become knowledgeable about what services are available to help you maintain your independence at home. If you need help to maintain your independence and fail to...
by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 22, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Nursing Homes
It is interesting how different people can look at the same situation and have different observations about it. Recently as my wife was surfing the internet, she came across a very astute observation about the common question, “Is a half-filled glass of water...
by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 20, 2012 | Health Care System, Nursing Homes
Can you picture the following scene? “There is a beautiful beach, the sun is shining, the water is crystal clear, blue, and warm, and there you are in a lounge chair relaxing and drinking it all in.” For some people this is their idea of a perfect retirement, but is...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Oct 23, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health Care System, Nursing Homes
The US Senate’s Special Committee on Aging has introduced The Improving Dementia Care Treatment in Older Adults Act, S. 3604 to address what the Committee says is a growing concern about the overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes and other long-term care...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 16, 2012 | Health Care System, Nursing Homes
There are many people who feel it is morally wrong for elder law attorneys to help individuals accelerate their eligibility for Medicaid benefits in a nursing home. Their feeling is that since the government is already in debt, people in nursing homes should expend...
