by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 23, 2019 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Life review and reminiscence is central to the theme of one of America’s classic holiday films, “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The film is the fictional story of George Bailey, a small town man who dreams of seeing the world. When faced with challenges within his own...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 18, 2019 | Family Living, Home care, Sentinel Articles
Voice assistant technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and the question naturally arises as to how this technology can be utilized to help promote the independence of older adults. Voice controlled smart speakers may be considered as holiday gifts for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 10, 2019 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
For those who are experiencing a loss and the resulting grief , thinking about the upcoming holiday season may be accompanied by feelings of anxiety or dread. Holiday festivities may cause intensified feelings of sadness and loneliness, especially during the first...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | May 28, 2019 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
When a friend of mine reached age 60, he began to fill notebooks with questions and ideas about his retirement. He was enjoying a lucrative career as a sales executive in a corporate environment, but he knew that at some point the daily grind of his...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 11, 2019 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
As the average lifespan increases and medical advances allow people with chronic health conditions to live longer, the potential of requiring assistance with daily life as one ages also rises. The practice of caregiving has become a hot topic as a shortage of both...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 21, 2019 | Family Living, Health information, Safety, Sentinel Articles
In Pennsylvania, reports of suspected elder abuse have been rising steadily for several years. During the fiscal year 2016-2017, Adult Protective Services (APS) across the Commonwealth received a total of 28,633 reports of suspected elder abuse. Of these...
