by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 27, 2015 | Family Living, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Examining the issue of alcohol use by older adults may often create a sense of discomfort for society. This discomfort stems in part from our belief as Americans in the right of self-determination – to make decisions for ourselves and live the way we choose....
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 21, 2015 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which has been sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) every year since 1987. Efforts to promote awareness of and education about the effects of alcohol use and misuse often focus on adolescents...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 13, 2015 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Where do you go to obtain information about health-related issues? Advances in technology have created opportunities for individuals to independently access vast amounts of medical information. Is this access good for consumers and the health care industry? Can you...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 30, 2015 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
As we close out March and National Nutrition Month, here are a few thoughts related to aging and nutrition: Vitamins: There is a vast quantity of information available (some conflicting), concerning the use of various types of vitamins to prevent or treat disease and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 23, 2015 | Estate Planning, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Last week, Attorney Dave Nesbit’s article focused on the PA Senate’s current consideration of a proposal to create an Advance Directive Registry. The registry would serve as a tool to improve physician access to a patient’s personal documents related to decisions...
