by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 5, 2019 | Aging, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column introduced the concept of frailty and its effect on an individual’s ability to age in place. While frailty can be present at any age, it is more common among older adults. Frailty influences an individual’s ability to respond to physical and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 30, 2019 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles, Uncategorized
Aging in place, or an individual’s desire to live in a location of choice for as long as possible, is currently a popular concept among older Americans. This location of choice is often a person’s private home. Although the desire to remain at home is...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 23, 2019 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Does where you live affect your health? Environmental factors such as water and air quality may immediately come to mind, however additional community influences also impact the overall health of local residents. The United Health Foundation is a private,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Most people would agree that planning ahead for a significant life event makes sense. Preparation increases the likelihood that we will obtain our desired outcomes, such as gaining admission to a preferred college or an enjoyable vacation. It is naturally more...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 17, 2019 | Aging, Safety, Sentinel Articles
In recent years, the mistreatment of older adults has received increased attention from the government, professionals who work with this population, and the public. Our nation’s growing older adult population and the increasing frailty of many of these older adults...
