by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 1, 2016 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
When individuals are planning for their retirement years, a common goal which is expressed is the desire to remain in one’s own home for as long as possible. While some choose to remain in the family home in which they have lived for years, a growing trend is to leave...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 28, 2016 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Initiating a conversation with an older driver about his/her driving safety can create feelings of dread for family members. Not only is it uncomfortable to share with someone that it might not be safe to continue doing something that he/she has been doing for years,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 2, 2016 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
May is right around the corner, and in addition to celebrating the arrival of spring, this month has been designated as Older Americans Month and National Elder Law Month. The theme for Older Americans Month is “Blaze a Trail”, which is exactly what some elder law...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Apr 12, 2016 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Spring is a time to turn the page on our bad habits and start new and positive behaviors. Here’s a challenge of what self-interested baby boomers should resolve to do right now: reach out with personal compassion and respect to younger people. This might seem to be...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 30, 2016 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Our presidential candidates are in the news on a daily basis. Some folks may already know who they plan to vote for in November, while others may still be undecided. Despite the fact that our senior population is rapidly increasing, issues related to an older...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 21, 2016 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s article about falls and older adults may have some people who live alone wondering what will happen to them if they fall and can’t get up. I’ve worked with seniors who have had varying plans in place as safety nets in case of an emergency, from carrying a...
