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 Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 31, 2015 | Finances, Scam Alert
Identity theft has become a significant crime in today’s society. It can take various forms, including complete use of an another individual’s personal information as one’s own, use of a credit card for unauthorized purchases, or use of someone else’s Medicare ID...
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...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 1, 2015 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
When the general population considers the concept of long-term care, I would venture to say that this concept is closely associated with medical care. This association can lead to misconceptions about where and how long-term care is provided, when it is needed, and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 22, 2015 | Estate Planning, Finances, Health information, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
We often encourage folks to prepare for undesirable events such as medical emergencies or the development of dementia by choosing to be proactive and use tools such as powers of attorney, advance directives, trust planning, advanced funeral planning, etc. Recently,...
