by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 13, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
When you think about Santa Claus, which of his jolly qualities attract the most attention? While his exact age is unknown, I believe it is safe to call him an older adult since he has been around for generations. Santa may be viewed as an active and independent older...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 16, 2022 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Last week this column explored the growing population of older adults around the world https://keystoneelderlaw.com/aging-and-prestige/. As more people live longer lives, there is an increasing focus on wellness and life satisfaction for older adults. Basic practices...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 12, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
The opportunity to live a long life is a gift. News stories about children, teenagers, and younger adults whose lives are cut short by accidents, illness, war, or other circumstances elicit feelings of sadness for “what might have been,” even when these people are...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 30, 2022 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
In two of our recent columns https://keystoneelderlaw.com/long-term-care-planning-7-tools-for-success-part-1-of-2/, attorney Kelly Appleyard presented a case study which outlined planning tools that help families navigate some of the challenges of aging....
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 15, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
In last week’s article, we told you about the first three of seven tools for success in long-term care planning https://keystoneelderlaw.com/long-term-care-planning-7-tools-for-success-part-1-of-2/. We told you about Bob and Cheryl’s experiences with these tools. In...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 6, 2022 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
In Pennsylvania, reports of suspected elder abuse have risen 63% over the last 5 years. During the fiscal year 2020-2021, Adult Protective Services (APS) across the Commonwealth received a total of 39,820 reports of suspected elder abuse. Of these reports, 34,742 (87...
