by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 12, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
The role of nutrition and hydration near 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 intake. As healthy individuals, we...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 3, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Our previous column reviewed some of the mental/emotional and spiritual needs which individuals at the end of life may experience, how others can help meet these needs, and provide comfort to a dying individual...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 27, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Fear, anger and inadequacy are some common feelings we experience when we must deal with our own or a family member’s mortality. An understanding of how to help comfort someone who is near the end of life can help us cope with these feelings, and allow us to provide...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 19, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Death & dying are not common topics of family conversation in American culture. Even when a loved one is critically ill, many families struggle with how and when to share their thoughts and feelings about death and dying with each other. Hospice workers are in a...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 17, 2019 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column discussed Advance Care Directives for end stage medical treatment https://keystoneelderlaw.com/end-of-life/advance-care-directive-promotes-free-will/. The Directive prepares for the possibility that a person’s future state of permanent...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 10, 2019 | End of Life, Estate Planning, Health information, Sentinel Articles
How would you want to spend the final hours or days of your life if you become permanently unconscious and are no longer able to communicate? You have the right to choose and express your preferences with an Advance Care Directive. Inaction has consequences. Terry...
