by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 10, 2018 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Do holidays bring to mind special memories of past family celebrations and anticipation of upcoming events, or a dread of the same old rituals? Traditions can be observed daily or at any other interval. They often help bond a family together by creating a sense of...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 5, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Americans live in a society in which youth is highly valued and many people become uncomfortable when asked to think about or discuss the aging process. News stories about nursing homes generate greater public interest when an unfortunate event related to patient...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 30, 2018 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Various theories and approaches exist for working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of dementia. Previous articles have discussed basic techniques which can influence personal interactions. One method which has not yet been considered is called...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 16, 2018 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
An older loved one is having difficulty managing in the family home. Decisions about finding support for your loved one, either through services which would allow the individual to remain at home or a move to another setting; are often fraught with emotion. This...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 5, 2018 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
A common issue which arises involves a single person wanting to update his/her Estate Planning documents. He/She wants to update a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) because of a recent divorce. After someone updates the Will to exclude an ex-spouse, a common belief is...
