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...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 15, 2021 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
How strong is your hope for 2021? How about for your twilight years? As we discussed last week https://keystoneelderlaw.com/nourishing-hope-for-2021-and-beyond/, hope is more than just wishful thinking. Hope for your future involves having a vision, feeling...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 11, 2021 | Family Living, Health information, Sentinel Articles
2020 was a turbulent year. As we open a new calendar, we have a natural inclination to view this alteration in the date as an opportunity for a fresh start. Somehow, the advancement of one number in the marker of time we call a year makes it easier to place certain...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 21, 2020 | End of Life, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Is Your Holiday Missing Its Happy? 2020 has been a turbulent year both personally and professionally for many people. Losses of loved ones, jobs, and homes may have occurred. Changes to our usual daily and holiday routines have left us distressed, angry, depressed, or...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2020 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
2020 has provided all of us with a greater appreciation for the presence of loved ones in our lives, familiar routines, and financial stability. These aspects of daily life may regularly require adjustment for individuals serving as family caregivers. A...