by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Dec 25, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Tis the season to be jolly! Festive decorations, gatherings of family and friends, and sharing of lavish feasts and sweet treats brighten our spirits. Today, some of us celebrate the birth of Jesus in the Little Town of Bethlehem as we sing “The hopes and fears of all...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Dec 18, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Next week at this time, many of you will be sharing a meal with your extended family. Our family’s Christmas tradition was to have an elaborate breakfast before exchanging gifts. Christmas morning delighted my mother more than any other time of the year, but I can...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Dec 11, 2012 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Not long ago I took my 2000 Ford Explorer for inspection and was told it needed new tires. I was shocked because it seemed that only a few years ago I put new tires on it, and this car is driven barely 3,000 miles a year. But what I recalled as only being a few years...
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 David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Nov 26, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Events, Sentinel Articles
The Pilgrims figured out in 1621 that autumn is the ideal season for celebration. It wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln declared that Thanksgiving would be a national holiday, which we would thereafter celebrate on a Thursday in November. The...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Nov 19, 2012 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I’m not sure whether I most enjoy smelling or eating the turkey that I stuff with my mother’s special recipe, which you can find in the newsletter available at our website. It’s a joy to serve a festive dinner after an afternoon of...