by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 10, 2014 | Caregiver Support, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Are you reluctant to face the thought of death? Fear, anger, and inadequacy are some common feelings we experience when we must deal with our own or a loved one’s mortality. An understanding of how to help comfort someone who is at the end of life can help us cope...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 22, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
When family assistance and various community services are not enough to maintain a safe environment and meet the personal and health care needs of an individual at home, families often begin to look for a care facility. The most appropriate type of facility will...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 13, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
When Mom, Dad, or both have been living alone or with a relative, and caregiving needs are becoming more than can be safely or effectively provided by family members alone, it may be time to consider additional help. There are a variety of services and facilities...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 16, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Holiday gifts for older family members and friends may require extra thought, especially for those living in nursing facilities. Wishing to share the holiday spirit, families sometimes purchase items that will either never be used, or can present unintended issues for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 2, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles, Technology for Healthcare
Welcome back to our discussion of technology and health care! If you missed last week’s article about reluctance to use technology, information management apps, and medication management tools, you can view it at www.keystoneelderlaw.com under “Blogs,” or on Facebook....
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 25, 2013 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles, Technology for Healthcare
Are you looking for ways to stay organized or have easier access to information in order to provide more efficient and effective care for your loved one? Whether your loved one lives with you in the same house, or across the country, advances in technology now provide...
