by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 22, 2017 | Aging, End of Life, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
People think and converse about many different subjects including their profession, events in their daily lives, their plans for the future, current local and world events, and people they know; just to name a few. However, unless one has recently attended a funeral...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 13, 2017 | Caregiver Support, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Did you ever find yourself smiling or laughing soon after the death of a loved one, and felt a sense of guilt about it? Or have you known someone who appeared to be functioning “normally” shortly after a significant loss, and felt concern that the person might be in...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 17, 2016 | Aging, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Have you heard of Norma Jean Bauerschmidt? Norma became an internet sensation last year when she and her family made an unconventional decision about how to face the end of her life. In this column we share information and suggestions about managing life as an older...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 11, 2016 | Caregiver Support, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
“Let it go!” It’s a popular saying these days and means many things to many people; however, “Let Them Go” is quite a different matter altogether. Watching a loved one refuse rehabilitation is difficult. Feeling that they are being stubborn and uncooperative with...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 28, 2015 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Have you been in the position of assisting a family member or friend make medical decisions when nearing the end of life? If so, did you feel that you had a complete understanding of the options that were available, and the potential outcomes related to those options?...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 15, 2015 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
While a sense of discomfort about death may prevent some people from considering funeral pre-planning, concerns about the cost may be a deterrent to others. Funeral planning can be expensive, but pre-planning allows individuals time to consider a budget when making...
