by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 23, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Are you a caregiver? Caregivers include not only the people who provide hands-on care, but also those who perform any of the tasks that an individual cannot complete independently. Often, the job of caregiving falls on the family member who lives closest to the one...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 15, 2014 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
When was the last time you discussed holiday routines and traditions with your older family members and friends? Traditions are a valuable tool for promoting togetherness and a sense of belonging, but the many additional expectations and demands that we place upon...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 8, 2014 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
For those who are grieving a loss, thinking about the upcoming holiday season may be accompanied by feelings of anxiety or dread. Being surrounded by holiday festivities may result in intensified feelings of sadness and loneliness, especially during the first holiday...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
There are a number of reasons that conflicts occur when multiple family members are involved in caregiving. Hopefully, there is a common goal of meeting a senior’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in a dignified manner and within a safe environment. How to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 24, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
November has been designated as Family Caregivers Month, with a theme of “Care Comes Home.” I daresay that most people, when given a choice of where they would wish to spend their final days, months, and years on this earth, would choose their own home. While many...
