by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 28, 2022 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
The law for Estate Planning was largely designed with a traditional nuclear family in mind. As time goes by, we realize that there are many families who don’t fit neatly within that nuclear family bubble and who face unique challenges. Estate Planning has...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jun 20, 2022 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Typically, the people who think the most about estate planning are those who are in a fairly traditional family unit. They have spouses, children, and grandchildren they want to provide for, and who they can rely upon. In that scenario, it is easy to identify the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 15, 2022 | Safety, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column introduced the concept of self-neglect (https://keystoneelderlaw.com/self-neglect-elder-abuse-or-individual-choice/). Over the past several years in Pennsylvania, this type of elder abuse has required involvement by Adult Protective Services...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 6, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
In Pennsylvania, reports of suspected elder abuse have risen 63% over the last 5 years. During the fiscal year 2020-2021, Adult Protective Services (APS) across the Commonwealth received a total of 39,820 reports of suspected elder abuse. Of these reports, 34,742 (87...
by Patrick Cawley | May 31, 2022 | Family Living, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Jeff looked at me across a conference room table that was covered with bills and bank statements. We were discussing Jeff’s father, whose stroke had caused cognitive impairment and problems with physical mobility. Jeff’s father was in a nursing home. The...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 26, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Henry Ford (1863-1947), the great American industrialist, once stated,“There are three things that grow more precious with age; old wood to burn, old books to read, and old friends to enjoy.” Presumably, this quote is from a time in his life when he could look back on...
