by Keystone Elder Law | May 22, 2017 | Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
As you may have read in our article published last week, handling the issues that surround a loved one who needs skilled nursing care can be very confusing, overwhelming, and expensive. There can be so many issues that it may be difficult to know where to begin and...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | May 12, 2017 | Finances, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Nearly anyone who is a long-term care resident of a skilled nursing home can immediately apply for Medicaid to pay for the care. To do so, an applicant who is not yet impoverished must shuffle assets according to a complex method which has been approved by federal...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 8, 2017 | Medicare, Sentinel Articles
What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals who are 65 or older, certain younger individuals with disabilities, and people with end stage renal disease. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 3, 2017 | Health Care System, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The month of May has several designations which are significant for older adults, including Older Americans Month, Elder Law Month, and National Nursing Home Week (May 14-20th). These “celebrations” offer the opportunity for folks to share gratitude for the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 24, 2017 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Which of the following statements do you believe to be true? Doctors and nurses should do everything possible to save the life of a patient in all circumstances. Sometimes there are circumstances in which a person should be allowed to die. This question was posed as...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 17, 2017 | Family Living, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column addressed some background information related to the disorder of hoarding. Many people with this disorder do not recognize the health and safety issues which can result from excessive hoarding, or the emotional distress that others in the household...
