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,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 2, 2017 | Health Care System, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Have you ever heard or read a news report about nursing home residents receiving certain medications primarily to keep them quiet and compliant? These types of medications are referred to as psychoactive or psychotropic drugs because they are substances which affect...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 3, 2017 | Health Care System, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The month of May has several designations which are significant for older adults, including Older Americans Month, Elder Law Month, and National Nursing Home Week (May 14-20th). These “celebrations” offer the opportunity for folks to share gratitude for the...
