Isolation effects compounded in elders

it doesn’t fall through the cracks. Seniors do not tend to ask for help, so make the first steps.

If you will already assisting family members with their finances, this can and should continue even if it is not possible to physically visit due to distance and for their health protection. You could pay bills online with your family member’s assistance, and can possibly be included in telehealth appointments with their allowance of permission with the medical personnel.

Finally, family members with seniors in facilities are being prevented from visiting. However, these seniors still need the connection. Family and the facilities are finding creative ways to connect. Contact the facility and discuss ways that they may have found or can recommend for the all-important regular connection.

We need to be all in this together. If you have any specific questions or concerns, fell free to contact the elder law team at OWM Law at 610-323-2800 or kmartin@owmlaw.com or rhobbs@owmlaw.com. We are there for you too.

The legal advice in this column is general in nature, Consult your attorney for advice to fit your particular situation.

Kathleen Martin, Esquire is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She is a principal of the law firm of O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C., 41 High Street, Pottstown, and 347 Bridge Street, Phoenixville,610-323-2800, www. owmlaw.com. You can reach Mrs. Martin at kmartin@owmlaw.com