by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 2, 2019 | Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Individuals who are receiving Medicare coverage for rehabilitation which is provided in a nursing home setting may not always understand policies regarding activities outside of the nursing facility. Attendance at a family gathering or a visit to one’s home for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 25, 2019 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Thoughts about a possible need for nursing home care are intimidating to many older adults. Nursing homes become the last resort when all options to remain at home have been exhausted. They are equated with a loss of independence and significant financial...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 24, 2019 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is here. Through December 7th, Medicare recipients are able to change from Original Medicare (administered by the federal government) to a Medicare Advantage Plan (administered by a private insurance company) or vice versa,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 14, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Sentinel Articles
Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer ’s disease. 1 in 3 older adults will die with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures). These figures came to mind as the staff of Keystone Elder Law P.C. participated in the Walk to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 30, 2019 | Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Medical Assistance (MA) services which are provided in Pennsylvania will be undergoing a change beginning in January of 2020. Services in the community which were provided under the waiver program and services provided in nursing homes are all moving to a new...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 27, 2019 | Finances, Sentinel Articles
It is important for aging persons to understand annuities. Few people really do. An annuity can be a great investment. Sometimes an annuity can be a useful tool to accelerate the ability to get the government to pay for care in a nursing...
