by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 17, 2018 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Addicts who overdose from injecting opioids such as heroin and fentanyl are not usually older persons. But Medicare-age persons are part of “Dopesick,” Roanoke journalist Beth Macy’s new book about the spread of the opioid epidemic throughout rural areas proximate to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 27, 2017 | Aging, Family Living, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Are you ready for the sights and sounds of the holiday season? People rely on their senses for both essential and pleasurable information from the environment. Certain changes in our senses occur naturally with aging, while others result from specific causes....
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 | Apr 24, 2017 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Which of the following statements do you believe to be true? Doctors and nurses should do everything possible to save the life of a patient in all circumstances. Sometimes there are circumstances in which a person should be allowed to die. This question was posed as...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 16, 2017 | Aging, Health information, Uncategorized
Social Networks and Health Part II Last week’s article introduced the concept of social networks and their complexity. A variety of disciplines have conducted studies involving social networks and their impact on the lives of older adults. One popular focus of study...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 9, 2017 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Discussions about the health of older adults often focus on physical changes and disease processes. Research has demonstrated, however, that the social aspect of the lives of older adults is an important component in health outcomes. This social aspect is harder to...
