by Patrick Cawley | Nov 23, 2022 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, End of Life
A room full of people gathered with one thing in common. Every one of them has a loved one with dementia. Looking for answers, they took action and attended a series of seminars presented by Dr. Rollin Wright, a geriatric medicine specialist at Penn State...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 14, 2022 | Caregiver Support, Disability, Sentinel Articles
When illness, disability or the frailties of aging strike, even the most independent individuals may feel vulnerable when faced with navigating a complex health care and/or long-term care system for themselves or their loved ones. A recent cancer diagnosis for my...
by Keystone Elder Law | Sep 8, 2022 | Caregiver Support, Finances, Sentinel Articles
John and Mary are practical people who worked hard for everything they had and never threw money away on anything frivolous. As John’s health declined and he needed more help, Mary did the best she could to take care of him. When his needs progressed beyond what she...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 18, 2022 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Resources and information are essential for making decisions and locating the goods/services we need and desire to live our best lives. The internet has exponentially advanced the availability of information, however it is easy to get lost in pages of search...
by Patrick Cawley | Nov 19, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Consider these family caregiving examples. A woman in her seventies flies across the country several times a year to check in on her brother in Pennsylvania. The brother has dementia and needs more support than ever. The brother cannot manage his bills anymore. ...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 17, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
National Family Caregivers Month is an excellent time to recognize the contributions of family caregivers, offer them support, and educate society about the unique challenges faced by these caregivers. One of these challenges is conflict between family members about...