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Click to viewThe Womens Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, enjoy mini spa treatments, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services for themselves and their families, and be entertained.Exhibitors will be on hand representing beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, nutrition, shopping, finance, technology, and more.For more information, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com.
Presented by OLP Events and Cumberland County Aging and Community Services, the 50plus EXPO will feature exhibitors providing up-to-date information for baby boomers and seniors.With free health screenings, door prizes, educational seminars, and entertainment, the 50plus EXPO is a unique fusion of timely, relevant information and a fun, relaxed atmosphere.For more information, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.50plusexpopa.com.
The Womens Expo brings together women of all ages to shop, enjoy mini spa treatments, watch demonstrations, learn about products and services for themselves and their families, and be entertained.Exhibitors will be on hand representing beauty, home, health and wellness, fashion, nutrition, shopping, finance, technology, and more.For more information, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com.
Presented by OLP Events, the 50plus EXPO will feature exhibitors providing up-to-date information for baby boomers and seniors.With free health screenings, door prizes, educational seminars, and entertainment, the 50plus EXPO is a unique fusion of timely, relevant information and a fun, relaxed atmosphere.For more information, call (717) 285-1350 or visit www.50plusexpopa.com.
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.
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive network of services and residential communities designed to help older adults live a Life.Embraced. Residents, and clients enjoy a myriad of services including wellness programs, At Home (Home Care), Adult Day, Mechanicsburg Place (senior center), lifelong learning classes, and more!
Options for Every LifestyleFor over 60 years, Pleasant View Communities has provided a flexible, carefree lifestyle and a commitment to quality care and service to its 400 residents in beautiful Lancaster County, PA. As a non-profit, Life Plan community, Pleasant View brings together the very best of faith-based living and modern health care, maintaining a full range of living options including apartments and cottages, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation and Memory Support.
Expertise, when it matters the most.The Value of Senior Housing Solutions Nicknamed The Matchmaker of Senior Housing, Senior Housing Solutions owner Bruce Rosenblatt has over 30 years of experience in senior housing and is considered the foremost expert on senior housing in our area. He has overseen 75 senior living communities in 14 states including 3 in SWFL. Our Background:In 2008, Bruce formed Senior Housing Solutions as a way to help people navigate through the uncharted waters of senior housing. Bruce is knowledgeable, caring, and resourceful. He is a certified dementia care practitioner and sensitive to the complexities of the aging process. He provides concierge-level services to his clients and stays current with the over 100 senior living options in our area as well as future trends in this industry. As a long time SWFL resident, Bruce is active with the Parkinsons Association of SWFL. the Alzheimers Association and other senior-related organizations. Bruce is a frequent guest speaker at many local clubs and organizations and is a presenter with Florida Gulf Coast Universitys Academy for Learning for Life program. The Analysis:By staying current with all the senior communities in the area, Bruce looks beyond the fancy dcor and glossy brochures to evaluate communities on quality of care and services, financial viability, operational stability, resident satisfaction, staff turnover, management responsiveness, hurricane preparedness and overall lifestyle. He has developed a proprietary matrix database with this critical information to assist people in making a sound and well-thought-out decision. The Process: Through an initial consultation, many times in the comfort of your own home, Bruce will discuss your needs, budget, health concerns, timing, and lifestyle preferences. By listening to you, the Matchmaker is able to determine which senior living options best meet your parameters. Our discussion includes an understanding of the types and costs of various places, wait list details, medical and financial qualifications, refund programs and demographics of each place. We will schedule visits for you and if desired, will join you on your tours. Bruce will help you understand the differences and assist you in narrowing down the choices. If appropriate, he can assist with negotiating and provide a non-legal review of the residency agreement. Since family involvement is important, Bruce can either meet with your family in-person or virtually to review all the options with them. Should a move not be imminent, Bruce can help you develop your future plan and recommend home health care to provide a helping hand prior to the move. Bruce has helped hundreds of people with this decision and fully understands many people arent ready to move but want a plan in place when they are ready. The Outcome: Once the decision is made, Bruce can provide resources to help make your move so smoothly. As a longtime resident of SWFL, Bruce has developed relationships with a wide range of specialists including downsizers, Realtors, home health, long term care insurance experts, financial advisors. attorneys and medical professionals. Bruce will assist you every step of the way. He will also follow up with you after you move to make sure all is going well and if necessary, speak to the administration on your behalf. As a key referral source to these communities, having Bruce in your corner is invaluable. For those considering a move outside of SWFL, Bruce has established a national network of like-minded advisors who can offer assistance in those specific markets. How are we paid: Most of the time, Senior Housing Solutions services are 100% free to our clients since we are paid a referral fee from the community after you move in; however, if you have already done extensive research and are actively engaging with the senior communities or planning to move in 3 or more years, we do charge a consulting fee for our services. Please reach out to us for more details. For More Information:Please call 239-595-0207 or visit www.seniorhousingsolutions.netBruce Rosenblatt, CDPOwner, Senior Housing Expert The Matchmaker of Senior Housing
Read MoreYou are what you eat. This familiar phrase reminds us that eating healthy foods will keep you fit. While we know that eating well can help with heart disease or other illnesses, experts agree that food choices may also help with brain function and cognitive ability. Get your greens and blues Harvard Health Publishing at health.harvard.edu has an article devoted to five specific foods that may be some of the best choices for brain health. Incidentally, these foods are also on the lists for people who want to follow a healthy heart and blood vessel diet. They include: Green leafy vegetables The nutrients in foods such as broccoli and kale have been suggested by research to slow cognitive decline. Fatty fish According to the article, salmon, cod and canned tuna all carry healthy omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloidthe protein that forms damaging clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Blueberries and strawberries The article states: A study done by researchers at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital found that women who consumed two or more servings of strawberries and blueberries each week delayed memory decline by up to two-and-a-half years. Caffeinated tea and coffee While it gives you your morning (or afternoon) boost, research shows these beverages may help with mental function and memory retrieval. Walnuts A power punch of protein and healthy fats, walnuts have been linked to improved cognitive test scores in research studies. For more information on healthy brain foods, read our article here! Peanut butter, anyone? According to an article on consumeraffairs.com, a study showed that peanuts or peanut butter may affect cognitive function. The article writer, Kristin Dalli, explains: At the end of two years of gathering information from participants, those who were regularly eating nuts had stronger cognitive health outcomes, without any other changes to health or wellness. Participants who were eating at least three servings of peanut butter per week showed better cognitive function, including slower decline, than those who were eating peanuts or peanut butter less than once a week. To learn more about foods that can help with cognitive health, read WayForth's blog here!
Read MoreI often find in my estate planning and elder law practice that every child or family member wants to be named as an executor in their loved one's documents.However, I often find that nobody actually knows what that means and has absolutely no idea how much work it entails. I think people believe it is a rite of passage or an honor to be named, which it can be, but it also comes with a lot of work and some significant responsibility.The person who is named as the executor in a Last Will and Testament is a fiduciary and is held to a higher standard than an ordinary individual or beneficiary. If the executor does not carry out his or her duties and obligations appropriately, if the appropriate taxes are not paid or if the beneficiarys interests are not protected like they were supposed to be the executor can be held personally liable in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Furthermore, it is imperative that the person who is being named as the executor is a very organized individual, who can handle balancing and managing a checkbook and also multi-tasking. The relationship of a person to another individual does not make them the right choice or the right candidate for the position.If you are named, my recommendation would be to start understanding now what that entails, and what you will be asked to do. If you are not comfortable serving, I would advise that you let the person know so that they can make alternate or contingent plans in their estate planning.If you find yourself named as an executor, I would highly recommend that you seek advice from an attorney who has lots of experience in this area. Oftentimes, people are lulled into thinking that acting as the executor and opening the estate is a very simple process and that an attorney is not needed.While I agree that the original meeting at the courthouse and getting the grant of Letters Testamentary are not difficult things, that is merely the first step, from that point forward there is a myriad of requirements of notices to not only beneficiaries and heirs but also creditors. There is a Pennsylvania inheritance tax return required to be filed as well as potentially a fiduciary income tax return. Being named is only the first step, and that is by far the easiest.Since an executor is a fiduciary and is held to a higher standard and can be held personally liable to creditors and to other beneficiaries, I highly recommend seeking the advice of counsel. Not any counsel, but counsel who is familiar with the inner workings of the estate administration process in Pennsylvania, including but not limited to, the priority statutes, understanding who gets paid first, second, third, etc., which can undoubtedly cause issues if the estate does not have a lot of money or happens to be an insolvent estate.While it can be an honor to be named as an executor, we urge you and encourage you to understand all the expectations that come with it and what you can do ahead of time to be prepared. If you find yourself named, plan to seek the counsel of a qualified individual to walk you through the process so that you do not have to worry about any potential liability or any potential pitfalls of which you may be unaware.If you would like to learn more about being an executor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please give our office a call at 717-208-4546 or come to one of our upcoming workshops to learn more.
Read MoreA hot topic among our clients is the proposed amendment to the Federal Lifetime Gift & Estate Tax Exclusion and how it may affect their current estate plan. At this point Congress did not pass the proposed amendment to the law that was to go into effect January 1, 2022. And there does not seem to be a lot of talk of bringing this to the forefront again for a vote anytime soon. The current law doesnt reduce the exemption until January 1, 2026, when it would revert to $5 million. The exemption is a lifetime exemption per person and applies to gifts you make during your life or distributions to your beneficiaries after your death. Any amounts gifted or passed through your estate in excess of the deduction amount will be subject to either federal gift tax or federal estate tax. This change will only impact you if your net worth is in excess of $5 million (adjusted for inflation). If you are like many people, me included, who can only dream of having $5 million dollars of assets in your lifetime then the reduction of the exemption on January 1, 2026, or before, will have no effect on you or your planning. However, if you do have significant assets you may want to consult a qualified estate planning attorney to determine if you can make additional gifts before the law rolls the exemption amount back to $5 million in approximately 4 years. The attorney will also be able to advise you if establishing and funding a grantor trust prior to the exemption being reduced would benefit you and help to reduce any federal gift or estate taxes. Please keep in mind that this law and any changes applies to federal gift and estate taxes and has no effect on the assets or value of the assets subject to Pennsylvania inheritance tax. Inheritance tax in Pennsylvania is separate and apart from any federal laws and currently inheritance tax is assessed on almost every asset you own with the exception of life insurance. For questions on if the proposed changes in the federal gift and estate tax laws in early 2026 will negatively impact you or your estate planning or questions on Pennsylvania inheritance tax, please consult a qualified estate planning attorney for a review of your estate plan. We would be happy to schedule a time to speak with you regarding your individual situation. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or comments at 717-845-5390.
Read MoreIntroducing the Advisor of the Year for MediConnect's Field Services division, Ramsey Hassan! Ramsey has been a vital piece of MediConnect rampant growth over the last few years and he breaks down what excites him the most about the opportunities that lay ahead.
Brian Strong is an attorney with KBG Injury Law. Jeff and Brian met when Brian sponsored a group of young lawyers, including Jeff, to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. That was nearly 20 years ago. Today, the friends get together to talk about the importance of specialization, the courtroom experience, alternatives to jury trials, and the pride that comes from giving back to your community.
Episode Summary Jeffrey Bellomo decided to specialize in estate planning and elder law because of a health crisis in his own family. He discusses how that difficult situation motivated him to make sure that what happened to his family does not happen to others.Today, members of the Bellomo team emphasize client education, fair billing practices, and proven systems and processes to ensure a predictable yet personalized client experience. Its how they create outcomes that protect the personal and financial freedom of their client families.Key Takeaways Takeaway 1: Jeffs mother became ill, and it was eye opening - 01:39Jeffs family lacked knowledge of estate planning and elder law. They did not have a good experience trying to care for the personal and financial well-being of his mother and the family.He vowed to specialize in this area of law and committed himself to fair billing practices and client education.Takeaway 2: Bellomo & Associates developed a better way 08:07After launching Bellomo & Associates, Jeff founded Lawyers with Purpose to provide law firms with an education-based model of operation that results in predictable yet personalized experiences and outcomes for clients.The model features repeatable systems and practices, including free workshops and consultation for clients.This approach helps the Bellomo team get to know the client, understand their needs/goals, and learn whats important to them.The client, in turn, learns the key concepts of estate planning and elder law, along with details of plans and pricing, so that they can make informed decisions aligned with their needs and goals.Working together, the Bellomo team and the client create a personalized, no-surprises plan to protect the family into the future.Takeaway 3: Estate planning ahead of time is best, but were prepared to help with the unexpected crisis 15:25Our Medicaid Crisis Workshop is conducted on demand and can be attended online. Call us or make contact via our website.Were also prepared for unexpected probate or trust administration when needed. (See Episode 11: Probate v. Non-Probate Assets)Takeaway 4: Bellomo & Associates offers a range of services to meet specific challenges - 20:04Services can be divided into three major categories: estate planning, probate, and Medicaid.Clients with special medical needs are part of the estate planning category, but also have special planning needs. Its crucial to develop a plan tailored to the individual. (See Episode 6: Special Needs Trusts)With the low-cost maintenance program, long-term clients can keep their plans updated as their needs change and/or the law changes.The 20+ member Bellomo team is very proud of what they have built. They share core values and continue their commitment to client education and personalized service. Links and Resources MentionedLawyers with Purposehttps://www.lawyerswithpurpose.com/Bellomo & Associates workshops, including Medicaid: https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Red Wagon Estate Planning and Elder Law ShowEpisode 11: Probate v. Non-Probate Assets https://sites.libsyn.com/420320/probate-v-non-probate-assettsRed Wagon Estate Planning and Elder Law ShowEpisode 6: Special Needs Trusts https://sites.libsyn.com/420320/special-needs-trustsFor 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
Episode Summary The professionals at Bellomo & Associates conduct free, educational workshops on a regular basis so that you can make well-informed decisions that protect your home and other assets. Your choice of legal counsel is an important factor in that decision-making process, so we want to help you answer a question we often receive: What should I ask my estate planning attorney? Your host, Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a masters degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language.
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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