by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 24, 2019 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is here. Through December 7th, Medicare recipients are able to change from Original Medicare (administered by the federal government) to a Medicare Advantage Plan (administered by a private insurance company) or vice versa,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 23, 2019 | Health Care System, Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Planning for post-acute care following the hospitalization of an older adult can be confusing. Some of the challenges which families experience were discussed in last week’s column. A lack of knowledge about options for this type of care is one challenge...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 29, 2018 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The healthcare needs of retired Americans have led to growing costs of staggering proportions that are already too big to manage with an outcome which pleases all parties. Clearly, Congress, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), hospitals, and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 23, 2018 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
Health care coverage has been a hot topic in politics for a number of years now. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, some confusion has resulted for people who have also become eligible for Medicare during this time. Late enrollment in Medicare can lead to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 20, 2017 | Health Care System, Health information, Sentinel Articles
The term “hospice” is probably more familiar to most people than “palliative care.” The concept of hospice care began in England in the late 1940’s, and was introduced in the U.S. in the 1960’s. Hospice care focuses on providing comfort rather than curative...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 11, 2017 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
The availability and accessibility of inpatient care and treatment for individuals who are experiencing dementia and aggression is sorely lacking in the Central Pennsylvania area. Last week’s article introduced a local couple, both age 80, who unsuccessfully sought...
