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Pennsylvania’s average cost of nursing home care is now $10,420 per month, according to information provided recently by the Department of Hum…
I confess that I have not yet preplanned my funeral. Eventually, I will stop procrastinating and get around to it.
If your big toe is becoming painful on the inside of the joint as it begins to drift inward and the second toe is drawing back, affecting walk…
With the holiday season in the rear view mirror, it is time to look forward to 2019 and the opportunity to pursue New Year’s resolutions.
Often the only stories that are broadcast by the media about long-term care facilities highlight extreme events and inadequate care.
Surprisingly it is very common to have low back and leg pain without being able to identify a specific injury or incident that caused it.
When one considers the characteristics of America’s Santa Claus, which qualities attract the most attention?
Underlying all of the material trappings of the holiday season is a focus on hope, peace and family/loved ones.
Do holidays bring to mind special memories of past family celebrations and anticipation of upcoming events, or a dread of the same old rituals?
If you become dizzy or nauseous or the room feels like its spinning when you turn in bed or turn your head quickly to one side, the symptoms c…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Columns this month will feature updated versions of some of Keystone Elder Law’s previous articl…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Columns this month will feature updated versions of some of Keystone Elder Law’s previous articl…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Columns this month will feature updated versions of some of Keystone Elder Law’s previous articl…
If you have a stiff or painful lower bank when getting out of bed that can prevent you from standing up straight at first, then you’re certain…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Columns this month will feature updated versions of some of Keystone Elder Law’s previous articl…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Columns this month will feature updated versions of some of Keystone Elder Law’s previous articl…
One question patients ask me every day relates to their heel hurting when they get out of bed in the morning. Sometimes the pain is so bad, th…
You may have heard the term “fiduciary” when reading about estate planning.
Various theories and approaches exist for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of dementia. Previous articles have discussed…
Everyone experiences pain. Whether it’s a headache, a torn ligament, a sprained ankle or sore muscles, pain is just a fact of life for many pe…
Sitting causes me to have constant pain and burning between my shoulder blades and headaches in the back of my head. I have to sit for my job …
An older loved one is having difficulty managing in the family home. Decisions about finding support for your loved one, either through servic…
As we enter the fall season and get ready to set our clocks back in November, here are some insights to motivate you to finish the year strong…
Caring for an individual who is experiencing symptoms of dementia requires patience and ingenuity.
If you’re wondering how you can get your life back when your knee is getting so stiff and painful that you can’t walk without a limp, walk up …
Addicts who overdose from injecting opioids such as heroin and fentanyl are not usually older persons. But Medicare-age persons are part of “D…
In April 2018, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an increase in the amount of payments toward Medicare Advantage…
Why do I feel dizzy, lightheaded and sick to my stomach when I turn my head suddenly, or get up from sitting or lying down?
It comes as a shock to many people when they learn that in Pennsylvania and most other states, prenuptial agreements are disregarded if one of…
The health care needs of retired Americans have led to growing costs of staggering proportions that are already too big to manage with an outc…
Here’s a look at why physical therapy is better than medication, shots, braces and surgery.
Symptoms of dementia are often subtle during the early stages of a disease process and progress gradually. Surprisingly, people who are experi…
The combination of a growing aging population with increasing care needs, and not enough family members and paid caregivers to meet current de…
There are many reasons why people get headaches, but I will focus on a very common reason why some people get headaches on a frequent basis.
CBS News cited Census data to list Pennsylvania as the 11th most heavily-armed state, with 88,732 registered firearms among 5,928,814 people.
Health care coverage has been a hot topic in politics for a number of years now. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, some confusion …
My hip is painful and causes me to limp. Do I need a hip replacement?
I often receive telephone calls from individuals who are seeking information regarding care for a spouse or aging parents. The demographics of…
Independence is one of the fundamental principles upon which our nation was founded. Independence continues to be a core value in American cul…
For someone with constant hip pain, “do I need a hip replacement” is a great question. The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no.
Disputes between a nursing home operator and its resident can escalate to litigation. While the nursing home can sue the resident and some rel…
Mom and Dad are generally slowing down. Perhaps the changes associated with aging are magnified by the presence of one or more chronic health …
Many parents dream of the day they will become grandparents and can dote on their grandchildren. Many of us have fond memories of time spent w…
When it comes to foot, arch or heel pain, custom foot orthotics can help with that.
When an individual suffers an event which requires hospitalization, a spouse is usually overwhelmed. Rehabilitation in a facility is often rec…
This article is a continuation of last week’s discussion about the topic of guardianship.
Prior articles in this column covered the topic of powers of attorney and why every individual should have these documents in their estate plan.
Here are the top 10 reasons to see an elder law attorney:
Long-term care insurance is optional insurance you can buy to pay for care that is not reimbursed by health insurance or Medicare. When a pers…
In last week’s column, we addressed two of the 4 Cs of Elder Law Ethics that must be considered when a client arrives at an elder law attorney…
In this first part of two columns, we’re going to take a look at what happens in the process of meeting an elder law attorney.
Over the years, we are increasingly seeing a problem involving the parents of children with special needs who was cared for and lived with the…
A common misconception that prospective clients often have is that putting their child’s name on a financial account or real estate deed will …
Let’s talk about the process of dying, and especially your wishes for end-of-life care.
Last week, Karen Kaslow shared some excellent suggestions from local home care agencies about how to have a positive home care experience. Thi…
When older adults begin to need some assistance, we often encourage them to obtain help sooner rather later.
The 2018 Winter Olympics ended recently, and every athlete who participated is to be commended for the years of effort that preceded their par…
Recently, while perusing birthday greeting cards, I came across a number of cards that poked fun at growing older.
Whether you are bemoaning another six weeks of winter as predicted last Friday by Pennsylvania’s Punxsatawney Phil and Canada’s albino groundh…
Have you noticed that a loved one seems to be behaving strangely? Have others suggested that you don’t seem to be in a pleasant mood?
As we entered the new year earlier this month, I remarked to a friend that the years seem to be passing by more quickly as I get older.
As an aging adult, are you excited or apprehensive about another new year?
During the extended sub-freezing temperatures, I heard from “Sam,” a faith-based volunteer who serves Meals on Wheels.
Serving as a guide to help our clients make wise decisions as they face long-term care issues is challenging. No two fact patterns are exactly alike.
