by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 5, 2015 | Aging, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
If you are enrolled in Medicare and believe that after your initial enrollment there is nothing else to do, here are a few important reminders. If you are beginning to think about enrolling in Medicare, this general information can help you get started. Parts of...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 8, 2015 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s article covered some of the background behind older adults choosing to remain in the workforce. In addition to alterations in how society views retirement, older adults are also influencing the workforce as parents of middle-aged employees. Some of these...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 3, 2015 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
As a rising percentage of our population, “older adults” are influencing the American working world in a number of ways. Retirement has become less predictable and more individualized, leading to larger numbers of older adults remaining in the workforce. In...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 31, 2015 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
When many families consider obtaining help for a loved one to stay at home, often private home care is the first option that comes to mind. Another valuable service to consider is an adult day center. These centers, which are regulated by the state, allow adults...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 24, 2015 | Aging, Estate Planning, Family Living, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Most of the seniors and families we have met desire to be fiscally responsible, but when it comes to long term care expenses and planning for the later years of life, the path that will help you reach your goals may be confusing to navigate. You may hear conflicting...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 6, 2015 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Independence, or the “freedom from outside control or support” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary), is one of the fundamental principles upon which our nation was founded. Independence continues to be a core value in American culture today, and thoughts of shared...
