by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 27, 2016 | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
What happens to the family home when an elderly loved one needs long-term care in a facility? This issue has obvious financial implications, but may have strong emotions attached to it as well. In our rural communities, it may not be just about a house, but instead...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 16, 2015 | Aging, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Last month, long-term care providers celebrated “Residents’ Rights” month. Any effort to improve the quality of care for individuals receiving long-term care services requires that consumers, families, service providers, and other interested parties understand the...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Oct 12, 2015 | Insurance, Sentinel Articles
When it is time to enroll in Medicare, it can be a challenge to determine if traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan will provide “the best” coverage for a particular individual. To review from last week’s article, Traditional Medicare is administered by the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 5, 2015 | Aging, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
If you are enrolled in Medicare and believe that after your initial enrollment there is nothing else to do, here are a few important reminders. If you are beginning to think about enrolling in Medicare, this general information can help you get started. Parts of...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 28, 2015 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Have you been in the position of assisting a family member or friend make medical decisions when nearing the end of life? If so, did you feel that you had a complete understanding of the options that were available, and the potential outcomes related to those options?...
