by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 2, 2015 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Over the past few years, much attention has been devoted to the American family dinner, with studies suggesting that children and teenagers demonstrate social, emotional, and physical health benefits when their families routinely eat together. Less research has been...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Feb 24, 2015 | Aging, Estate Planning, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Securing long-term care for a loved one can be a complicated process that involves legal, financial, and social factors in addition to physical care needs. Below are some easy-to-make mistakes that can have undesirable consequences for the individual receiving care...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 9, 2015 | Aging, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
The health care of seniors differs from that of younger folks due to the physical changes that occur as the body ages, as well as complex emotional and social factors related to each individual’s perceptions and experiences throughout the aging process. The NICHE...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 30, 2014 | Aging, Family Living, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Do you have elderly loved ones who are still living independently in their own home? After spending time with them over the holidays, are you questioning their ability to do so safely? While some clues of changes in a senior’s level of functioning may be readily...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 15, 2014 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
When was the last time you discussed holiday routines and traditions with your older family members and friends? Traditions are a valuable tool for promoting togetherness and a sense of belonging, but the many additional expectations and demands that we place upon...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 3, 2014 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Is it time to give up driving? The decision can be a traumatic one for many seniors and their families. In his book, Understanding Media (1964), Marshall McLuhan stated, “The car has become… an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and...
