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...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 28, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Next month, our nation will be celebrating Older Americans Month and the theme for 2014 is Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow. Last spring, we published an article listing websites which contain a wealth of information about topics related to aging and the care of the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 24, 2014 | Caregiver Support, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Comfort at the End of Life Part 3 of 3 The role of nutrition and hydration at the end of life can be a controversial issue for many people. When an individual is near the end of life, families may feel concerned about the effects of decreased or absent food and fluid...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 18, 2014 | Caregiver Support, End of Life, Sentinel Articles, Uncategorized
Last week, we reviewed some of the mental/emotional and spiritual needs that individuals at the end of life may experience, and how others can help meet these needs and provide comfort to the dying individual. Today, let’s look at two other areas of need identified...
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...
