by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 18, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Mom and Dad are generally slowing down. Perhaps the changes associated with aging are magnified by the presence of one or more chronic health conditions. A health crisis may have occurred, or the risk of a crisis is increasing. These situations may lead to an adult...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 29, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
This article is a continuation of last week’s discussion about the topic of guardianship. What Types of Guardians Exist? There are two types of guardians: 1) Guardian of the Person; and 2) Guardian of the Estate. A Guardian of the Person is an individual or entity...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 21, 2018 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Prior articles in this column covered the topic of powers of attorney and why every individual should have these documents in their estate plan. Some individuals are not able to create power of attorney documents prior to becoming incapacitated. These individuals...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 20, 2018 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Last week, Karen Kaslow shared come excellent suggestions from local home care agencies about how to have a positive home care experience. This article intends to build on what was reported last week. In case you missed that article, you can find it here in the...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Dec 27, 2017 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Holidays are emotional times. When multiple generations of a family unite to joyously celebrate, the moments are magical and memories are special. Paradise is good health. If absence makes the heart grow fonder, it also makes changes in aging parents and other family...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 19, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Earlier this year, implementation of the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act took place in Pennsylvania. This state law is designed to assist caregivers by requiring hospitals to identify and provide education to family caregivers when a care recipient is...
