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 | Dec 1, 2015 | Aging, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Our last article focused on the availability of Ombudsman services to empower and assist residents in identifying and exercising their rights in long-term care settings. Ombudsman services are federally mandated, however the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has taken...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2015 | Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Two weeks ago, we introduced the concept of Residents’ Rights for individuals who receive long-term care services. Throughout the Commonwealth of PA, Ombudsman services are available to provide support related to these rights for individuals who are receiving care in...
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...