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The first instinct of many elderly people may be to shy away from exploring nursing home options as they age, mostly due to the cost or the fact they might need to live away from family members. However, there are many situations where these homes can be worth a...

Although they work in an industry in which they take care of other people's health, individuals who work in healthcare are at high risk themselves of obtaining some type of injury on the job. Throughout their day, healthcare workers come into contact with a variety of...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage!  But what comes after that? For Christin and Philip, it was drawing up a will, power of attorney, and medical power of attorney.  As graduates from Michigan State University College of Law,...

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...

As a senior citizen in Pennsylvania, there are a number of reasons why you may feel uncomfortable living alone. You may not require the level of care provided by a nursing home, but at the same time, your family may not be able to provide the care that you require. If...

Dementia is a horrible part of aging. While there is no guarantee that you will suffer from it, it is still a scary prospect. If you have a loved one who has this condition, then you truly understand how it works and what it does to a person. Someone with dementia...

Financial advisers are one of the most important components of your team when you prepare yourself for what lies ahead. You are not only trusting them with your current finances but essentially putting your future in their hands. Unfortunately, not all financial...

Financial advisers are one of the most important components of your team when you prepare yourself for what lies ahead. You are not only trusting them with your current finances but essentially putting your future in their hands. Unfortunately, not all financial...

A parent's mental capacity, memories and sense of self may become impaired over time. For family, it's difficult to see a loved one change and decline in these ways. However, you can take steps and make decisions to help maximize your parent's quality of...

Many people in Pennsylvania may find it difficult to distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid, given the similarity in their names and the fact that both programs relate to health coverage. Understanding the difference is important when planning for or reviewing...