by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 4, 2021 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
As we turn the calendar to May and highlight “Older Americans Month,” older adults in our society continue to battle the stigma of ageism. On my husband’s 30th birthday, I threw him a surprise party complete with decorations containing that familiar saying, “Over the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 14, 2021 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Have you received the COVID vaccination? If not, why? If so, what happens next? Governor Wolf said that two-thirds of Pennsylvania’s 1A priority status category has been vaccinated. President Biden says that a vaccination should be available to all...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 23, 2021 | Disability, Finances, Sentinel Articles
Last week we highlighted a benefit available to children and adults who are disabled and have limited income and resources. https://keystoneelderlaw.com/disability-and-income-benefits/ This benefit, available through the Social Security Administration (SSA), is called...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 15, 2021 | Disability, Finances, Sentinel Articles
March is Developmental Disabilities Month. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities seeks to raise awareness about individuals living with these types of disabilities and improve their lives. This column has previously touched on some...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 24, 2021 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Are pets and older adults a good match? The answer depends on whom you ask. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 50 percent of U.S. households have at least one dog and 34 percent have at least one cat. The American Pet Products Association reports...
