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What happens when mom or dad has dementia?
Caring for an aging parent is never easy. When your mother or father is struggling with dementia, any issues you encounter grow even more challenging. Understanding how to care for someone in your family with dementia and what steps to take to ensure they have a...
Signs it is time to appoint a guardian for your parent
Watching your parents age and lose their abilities to care for themselves is often difficult, and so, too, is deciding when the time is right for you or someone else to intervene. In some cases, you may have powers of attorney in place that allow you to make certain...
Elder fraud, exploitation or financial abuse may go unreported
Data from a research study found that Pennsylvania's senior citizens lose an estimated $1.2 billion through fraudulent means every year. The study, however, noted that many occurrences of elder fraud go unreported, according to the PhillyVoice. In some cases, repeated...
Can I change a totten trust?
One of the concerns people grapple with in their estate planning is the ability to change their estate plans when circumstances warrant. Sometimes people want to change their wills to reflect new priorities. Similarly, people may set up a Totten trust but after some...
How to select a nursing home
When people realize their mother or father needs to be in a nursing home, they want this parent to have the best care possible. There are many things people have to consider as they look at nursing homes. When people first start their nursing home search, they may...
What Is The difference between a guardianship and conservatorship?
There are certain rules that address guardianships and conservatorships. A guardianship is the responsibility to care for another individual and make decisions about his or her healthcare and placement. According to the Motley Fool, the authority bestowed upon a...
Health care powers of attorney – An Overview
Even the healthiest people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may experience sudden accidents or life-threatening illnesses that affect their ability to speak for themselves. This may leave their loved ones grappling with difficult decisions that must be made about their...
What are some alternative long-term care options?
One of the benefits of recent medical advancements is that Americans are living longer than ever in Pittsburgh and across the nation. However, this longevity also comes with extra responsibility. It is highly likely that the longer you live, the more you will need...
Cameras, privacy and security in nursing homes
Many residents in Pennsylvania find themselves in the position of having to find facilities in which to place their aging relatives to ensure that they are properly cared for. This may be due to any number of reasons but often involves the need to keep a person safe...
Your estate may pay your debts after you pass away
Ideally, people enter retirement with most or all of their debts paid off. This allows older Pennsylvania residents to make the most of their smaller retirement income without worrying about what may happen to those debts after they die. However, this ideal scenario...