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Mar 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
According to the CDC, one in four Americans 65 years of age and older will fall each year. Falls, whether they occur with an injury or not, have a large impact on quality of life. A growing number of older adults fear falling and choose to limit their social lives and activities. This can cause declines in physical ability, mental health, and independence.A Matter of Balance is a free evidenced-based program offered through WellSpan. It has been shown to decrease the fear of falling and increase activity levels which helps to reduce the risk of falling. It consists of 8 two-hour courses with a trained coach and 8-12 participants. In the class participants will learn that falls are not a part of the aging process, create reasonable goals to increase activity, and lessen fall risk factors. After completing Matter of Balance participants report improved confidence in activities and their strength, as well as fewer falls.Individuals Who Could Benefit:Those with a fear of fallingHave a history of fallsWould like to increase activityNeed to improve balance and strengthAge 60 years or older, able to walk, and can problem-solveFor more information, contact Kaitlin Bechtel, Injury Prevention Coordinator for York Hospital. Email: kbechtel2@wellspan.orgPhone: 717-851-2599
Feb 05, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dementia Friendly PA presents the free, upcoming webinar "Beyond the Impact: Understanding Concussions and CTE" on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 on Zoom from 11:00AM to 12:30PM EST. The webinar will cover:-Fundamentals of concussions-Connections between concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)-Current treatment for concussions-Concussion prevention and education-Research opportunitiesPresenters: Julia Kofler, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Director, Division of Neuropathology, Director, National Sports Brain Bank, Co-director and Neuropathology Core Leader, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Pittsburgh; Jacob Ponce, B.S., Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Pathology, Division of Neuropathology, University of Pittsburgh; Aaron J. Zynda, Ph.D, CCRP, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; and Tori Togashi, Ph.D., Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh.
Jan 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
According to the CDC, one in four Americans 65 years of age and older will fall each year. Falls, whether they occur with an injury or not, have a large impact on quality of life. A growing number of older adults fear falling and choose to limit their social lives and activities. This can cause declines in physical ability, mental health, and independence.A Matter of Balance is a free evidenced-based program offered through WellSpan. It has been shown to decrease the fear of falling and increase activity levels which helps to reduce the risk of falling. It consists of 8 two-hour courses with a trained coach and 8-12 participants. In the class participants will learn that falls are not a part of the aging process, create reasonable goals to increase activity, and lessen fall risk factors. After completing Matter of Balance participants report improved confidence in activities and their strength, as well as fewer falls.Individuals Who Could Benefit:Those with a fear of fallingHave a history of fallsWould like to increase activityNeed to improve balance and strengthAge 60 years or older, able to walk, and can problem-solve
Jan 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHAT IS A LIFE CARE PLAN?The Life Care Plan places special emphasis on issues surrounding the elderly, those with long-term illnesses, and incapacity. The Life Care Plan connects your concerns about long-term care with our knowledge and expertise. Our firm focuses on maximizing quality of life and independence while preserving assets from the high cost of care. We assist with the legal, financial, and care-related challenges elders face. The Life Care Plan itself is a relationship and a planning process with us. Your Life Care Plan can provide the road map that allows you to follow through to achieve your quality of life, care, and long-term care goals. Meg Motter, Client Care Advocate and team lead for Bellomo & Associates Life Care Planning program will educate attendees about the importance of proactively planning for their future care needs, especially for those who wish to remain at home, aging in place. Meg will address the physical, financial, and legal challenges faced by families supporting an elderly or disabled adult living in the community and will equip attendees with information about community services, in-home supports, public benefits, and higher levels of care, including assisted living and skilling nursing facilities. Attendees will leave the event armed with lots of stories and a treasure chest filled with pearls of wisdom that Meg has gained in her 35+ years helping seniors remain in the least restrictive setting of their choosing.
The Alzheimer's Association provides vital services and support to those individuals struggling with the disease, their families and caregivers.The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter serves 59 counties in western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania through our four offices.
An alternative to Skilled Nursing and Personal Care that allows individuals to age in their own apartment. Couples can remain in one apartment even when they have very different care needs! Call and arrange for a no-pressure tour so you can understand the great options available! We are the only licensed assisted living residence in the area - and the difference is very inviting, warm, caring, and personalized to your needs! Long Term Care and Veterans Benefits do cover some services if eligible.
Welcome to Providence Place, a local family-owned senior living company founded in 1998 by former Pennsylvania governor, George M. Leader. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our senior residents by delivering vibrant programs and exceptional service at an affordable rate. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care & Assisted Living, and two-levels of Memory Support at each of our seven campuses across Pennsylvania.
Homeland at Home is a community outreach of Homeland Center who has served our region with excellent care since 1867. Homeland believes the care a person receives makes a difference in his or her quality of life. Our expert team is dedicated to providing a continuum of At Home servicesfrom non-medical personal assistance to skilled nursing and compassionate hospice and palliative care. We are privileged to care for you and your loved ones any place you call home.
Here are WayForth's 5 tips for selling your house quickly and for more money: Stage Your Home One of the most important steps in selling your house is staging it effectively, but also efficiently. Buyers need to be able to envision themselves living in the house, so take time to declutter, deep clean, and repair any necessary items, but dont go overboard. But at a minimum, focus on decluttering, removing personal and unnecessary items and leaving the home as clean and open as possible. Price it right Setting the right asking price is essential if you want to make a quick sale with minimal time on the market. Working with an experienced realtor who can provide some insight into both current market conditions as well as comparable listings in your area is critical. Take Good Photos In todays digital world, many people will be seeing your property online before they even set foot inside it. Investing in quality photographs that can accurately capture how great your space looks will help attract more buyers and entice them to schedule a viewing appointment faster. Make Repairs (but not renovations) Buyers have high expectations when it comes to buying a home, and many struggle to see past even basic defects, so before listing yours make sure all those minor fixes have been addressed from squeaky door hinges to cracks in drywall to leaky faucets! Leverage Social MediaSocial media is an incredibly powerful tool that can help reach potential buyers matched specifically for your house! Once the listing is complete and your realtor is ready to launch the marketing campaign, be sure to share the listing on your own social media and encourage friends, family and especially neighbors to do the same. At WayForth, we can help you with almost every step of the process, while also making sure you get settled in with minimal stress wherever you might be going. We can get you started whenever you are ready by doing some basic decluttering and packing. Give us a call at 817-697-4478 or go to our website to learn more!
Read MoreA lady is driving down a country road and sees a blossoming ornamental tree out the corner of her eye. Since she has extra time to get to her destination, she slows down and puts the car in Reverse. She wants to go back and enjoy the beauty of the tree.This is something that a lot of us want to do in life. If we have time, we want to go back and enjoy something. The problem is that we may not be able to afford to go back.In many ways borrowing money is the same thing. We want the money to enjoy something, but we cannot afford the payment that comes with borrowing. This is the reason that you want to go in Reverse.A REVERSE MORTGAGE gives you money, AND you are not required to make payments on the loan. How can this be? It is actually simple. A person that has an abundance of equity in their home can essentially use their equity as a pledge in place of making a payment on the loan.Here is one basic example. A person has a home that is worth $100,000, and they do not owe anything on the home. This is great, but what is the equity doing for the person? The answer is nothing. You cannot eat equity, you cannot do any renovations or additions with equity, you cannot take a trip with equity, and you cannot pay for a grandchilds education with equity. But what if you converted the equity to something useful called money? You can use the money to buy food, do renovations and additions, take a trip, and pay for college expenses. The problem with this is that to get the money, you will need to use your home as collateral for a loan, and then you will need to make payments every month. I dont know anyone that likes to make monthly payments, and some people cannot afford to make monthly payments.In 1989 FHA, a governmental agency, created a HECM. A HECM is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. This means that you can convert your equity to money, BUT you do NOT need to make a payment. This is akin to actually having your cake and being able to eat it too!Getting back to our example of the $100,000 home that has a zero balance.A person may be able to use a HECM to access $50,000. The person would then not be required to make ANY loan payments on the $50,000. The reason is that the remaining $50,000 of equity is used to cover any amount that would be paid.There are still requirements. You need to qualify for the loan. You need to maintain the home and pay your taxes, insurance, and other related housing expenses.There is not anything in our world that is perfect for everyone, but practically everything is perfect for someone. A REVERSE MORTGAGE may be the perfect fit for someone that you know.
Read MoreThe fate of your digital assets is a query that has rapidly gained traction over the past few years and is poised to surge even further as we journey into the future. The realm of digital assets and estates, once an obscure concept, has now become a staple of modern existence. It is paramount that the Power of Attorney you employ meticulously outlines the powers bestowed upon the agent, encompassing provisions for digital assets. Furthermore, these provisions must seamlessly integrate into your Last Will and Testament, guaranteeing that explicit directives concerning your digital assets are established. This strategic approach empowers the executor with the authority to execute your desires. In the realm of estate planning, as with all matters, precision yields the best results. Presently, while its not commonplace for individuals to expressly address the management of digital assets, this is expected to evolve into the standard practice in the foreseeable future. As of now, its imperative to ensure that your legal documentation incorporates provisions that account for these assets. Additionally, one must consciously recognize these assets as integral components of the estate, and deliberate on whether they should follow the conventional trajectory to residuary beneficiaries or be assigned a distinct path.Indeed, your digital estate is a facet that warrants consideration, necessitating its inclusion in all documentation pertaining to estate planning. This proactive approach ensures that the digital realm, which has seamlessly woven itself into our lives, is seamlessly interwoven into the fabric of your comprehensive estate strategy.
Read MoreAre you planning to move out of state? Bellomo & Associates, an estate planning and elder law firm based in York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is here to assist you. Our services cover everything from basic estate planning documents to asset protection and more. One common question we often receive is about the validity of documents when moving to a new state. Generally, if your documents were valid in the state where they were created, they should also hold validity in your new state. However, its crucial to remember that a confused mind may lead to complications. In many cases, it makes sense to consider redoing your documents according to your new states rules and regulations. Each state has its own specific requirements for documents like Powers of Attorney. If your new state has stricter or different requirements, you may encounter difficulties in having institutions accept your documents. While you may eventually prevail, it could be a hassle and time-consuming process. Let me share an example we experienced in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A client moved from Arizona with documents deemed valid in Arizona at the time of creation. Despite having an affidavit from an Arizona attorney, we faced considerable difficulties in Lancaster County when attempting to accept the Will for probate. To avoid potential confusion and refusals to accept your documents, we strongly recommend updating your documents if you have the capacity to do so after moving. Although this might not be the technical rule, its a safer option for you and your family. Take the necessary steps to ensure your documents comply with your new states regulations. To learn more about estate planning and how to protect your assets, we invite you to join our free educational workshop. Register now and secure your spot!
Read MoreUsing technology to bring people together for a large conference or even a small meeting can be complicated. Today, people expect professional productions whether the speakers and attendees are onsite, offsite, or both. But combining an array of technologies, platforms, and digital assets to provide glitch-free events can be tricky. And stressful. Jeff Bellomos guest, Steve Kownacki, is dedicated to eliminating that stress for his clients. With a warehouse full of equipment, an expert crew, and decades of experience, Steves company, Final Focus Productions, provides audio/visual (A/V) services for events of all types and sizes.
Episode 47: Anthony Billet of abSketchesAnthony Billets love for art and architecture led him to start abSketches in 2009. The visual marketing agency began by creating renderings and models of things that don't yet exist to help clients show possibilities to potential investors. Over time, abSketches has evolved its techniques and scope to include a blend of sophisticated visual media by a growing team of expert individuals dedicated to collaboration and excellence. Based in York, PA, abSketches was instrumental in the local renovation of The Yorktowne Hotel, but most of the agencys clients are architects, developers, and engineers in larger U.S. cities and abroad. Visit the firms website to learn more about some of its featured projects.Don't forget to Follow, Like, and Subscribe for upcoming podcast episodes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anthony-billet-of-absketches/id1634278675?i=1000617928127 YouTube: https://youtu.be/TAqh6S8HUkA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CwOrYm03XAxPDPTlAoC7q?si=a8XZakcHT0idNmBNQmHAKQ
MediConnect is proud to welcome the visionary behind our company, Brian Breisinger, to the program! Get an inside look of MediConnect's humble beginnings all the way to becoming the top-rated advisory firm in the state of Pennsylvania, with a view of what's ahead
Episode SummaryIn this episode, we walk through a very important topic: Medicare vs. Medicaid. We explain Medicare first and what Medicares relevancy is in terms of estate planning and elder law. Following that, we dive into Medicaid. We cover what it is and how it functions in our society. We also touch on filial responsibility law and Medicaid estate recovery. The goal of this episode is to clear up any confusion with Medicare and Medicaid and provide you the information you need to plan out the rest of your life. We will dive into some new topics on the next episode, so stay tuned!Key Takeaways Takeaway 1: Medicare01:01 - 00:05:36)Medicare is not what many people think it is. It is not a widely-applied health insurance.In terms of long-term care, it only applies to an individual when they are admitted to a hospital for 3 consecutive nights, leaves the hospital, and then goes to a skilled facility for rehabilitation. Must be admitted to the hospital, not just be under observation.Medicare will pay for up to 100 nights in the skilled facility, but only if you show signs of improvement and progress in your rehabilitation. Its not 100 guaranteed nights of coverage.You could go from paying almost nothing, maybe just a copay, to paying $12,500 per month if you do not rehabilitate.Takeaway 2: Medicaid05:37 - 09:30Medicaid is a federal program, with the most common laws that people recognize being OBRA 96 and DRA 05. These laws set the rules for Medicaid.There is federal law, but each state interprets the federal Medicaid rules as they see fit.Research the nuances in your state and talk to the local county office.Pennsylvania has a long-term care handbook that can be found online.Every county interprets the handbook in their own way, and within each county, every case worker may look at an issue slightly differently.We offer weekly workshops, one of those being the Medicaid workshop. We talk about what to expect, what you can do ahead of time, and what you can do to make things easier down the road.Medicaid essentially will pay for the long-term care for an individual in a skilled facility, or there is the waiver program or Community HealthChoices in Pennsylvania that will pay for care in a persons home if they meet the requirements.There is an income cap limit in PA with the waiver program, but with a nursing home, whatever the income is, we can preserve and protect the assets.In PA, if a spouse enters a nursing home, we are able to protect 100% of the assets of the spouse still living at home.We can take everything else and put it in the community spouses name, but the community spouse can only take half as long as half of the money falls between $135 thousand and $30 thousand.Any excess money can be turned into an income stream that will pay back to the community spouse in as short of a term as possible. It must be Medicaid-compliant under the law.For unmarried individuals, we can protect at least 50 percent of their assets. We can gift half the money they own.This is called the Half and Half plan If someone is about to enter a nursing home, it is not too late. We can still help with crises and prevent asset loss. Takeaway 3: Filial responsibility law and Medicaid estate recovery19:32 - 24:32Filial responsibility law is the proposition that children, spouses and parents can be responsible for the nursing home debt of the child, spouse, or parent. The Pittas case was a bad facts case that made bad law. The judge in the case used filial responsibility law to hold Mr. Pittas responsible for taking his mothers money. He was liable for nearly $93,000 in nursing home costs incurred.Medicaid estate recovery is once youve already been receiving benefits, when you die, the state is allowed to go after the probate assets of the individual to cover the amount of care that was provided.We just want to make sure the assets are under $2400 and/or they do not go through probate. This is why you want to use a professional.Estate recovery is the last thing we worry about, because when we do a plan correctly, we do not have to worry about it.Links and Resources MentionedBellomo & Associates workshops including our Medicaid workshop: https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390 Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates Ways to work with Jeff BellomoContact Us: https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas: https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/
The VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove is seeking a full-time, day shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to Home Health patients in their home under the direction of the RN Case Manager. A graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, an active PA LPN license, and a minimum of one-year of general work experience in nursing is required. Ability to work in a home health setting and reliable transportation are also required. Must be able to participate in the weekend rotation.
Read MoreThe Sales and Marketing Director will oversee the internal and external marketing efforts of the community in order to meet or exceed the budgeted census.Why Harmony?401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits PackagesEmployee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)Training, Development & Career LadderingGreat work-life balanceFlexible SchedulingTelehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options
Read MoreFull job descriptionThis is a part-time position with up to full-time hours available depending on flexibility, availability, and demand.Are you seeking a rewarding role that fits your schedule?Enjoy the flexibility you need with Visiting Angels of YorkAsk About Our $500 New Hire Bonus!We serve clients in York, Dover, Shrewsbury and Wrightsville, PAJob Benefits:$500 sign-on bonus and referral bonuses availableCompetitive Starting PayFlexible Scheduling - choose from days, evenings, or night shiftsWeekend wage premiums, for eligible shifts401K plans, with company matchVoluntary supplemental health care plansCaring office staff, who value individual employee contributions24/7 support during shiftsone-on-one care environmentReady to get started? Apply easily online now!Caregiver Responsibilities:Assist with bathing, getting dressed, toileting, and incontinence careHelp with light housekeeping and other quiet household tasksPerform transfers, ambulation, and mobility assistance as neededMonitor the client to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the nightProvide all other non-medical assistance as assignedRequirements:Must be 18+ years to apply1 year of professional caregiving experience preferredCNA license preferred, but not requiredAble to pass a criminal background check and drug screenMust have valid Drivers License, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insuranceWe cant wait to hear from you!Our office is located in York, PA, and we serve seniors in Hanover, Dover, Red Lion, Spring Grove, and the surrounding areas of York County. This position may require travel.
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