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...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 2, 2017 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
Dementia is often utilized as a diagnosis even though it is actually a set of symptoms which can be attributed to specific disease processes. These symptoms can vary, even among individuals who have the same diagnosis. For example, one individual with an Alzheimer’s...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 25, 2017 | Health Care System, Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
A shortage of long-term care aides threatens the availability and quality of both homecare and care received in a licensed facility. This is not solely a localized problem. As the bubble of baby boomers ages, it is a trend that is likely going to get worse before it...
by Keystone Elder Law | Aug 7, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
Being a family caregiver for a parent or grandparent can be a really tough responsibility. Many caregivers help their loved one manage their medications and perform medical and nursing tasks for physical and cognitive conditions. Caregiving can also involve physical,...
