Aging
Help available for caregivers, NBC reports
On last night’s broadcast, NBC News reported on the loneliness and isolation felt by millions of Americans who provide care to elderly relatives. NBC spotlighted findings from a new AARP study, including the fact that 42 million Americans age 40 to 60 spend time...“Assisted living” in Pennsylvania: terminology confusion ahead
What does “assisted living” mean in Pennsylvania now? It’s getting harder for consumers to know. When I have visited assisted living facilities in the past year, I have been struck by the wide variation in the services offered. One place may offer a narrow range...Doctors: Can you tell the family when a patient needs a guardian?
Let’s suppose you are a doctor, or other similar health care provider. Every time you see your patient Joe his memory has worsened. Joe struggles to recall whether he took his medications this morning, and if so, what they were. He used to ask about your...Stay at home longer with home improvement
(2009) Many older adults and people living with a disability wish to remain independent in their own homes as long as possible. Making the right improvements can make it easier and safer to do just that, and may also increase the value of your home. “The right...About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Sykes is the past chair of the Elder Law Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association.