by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 3, 2020 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
As a child, before video games and central air conditioning, I would sometimes complain to my mother: “There’s nothing to do!” Since in any season I could ride my bike to the park and join in a pick-up game of some sport, my Mother would respond: “Go...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 8, 2020 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
How far may individual expectations of confidentiality be compromised to enable public health authorities to track those who have been exposed to COVID-19? And, once health authorities have identified exposed individuals, how will those individuals be...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 20, 2020 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Are you one of the 92% of Americans who believe that discussions regarding end of life issues are important? This statistic is from a 2018 study by The Conversation Project, an organization formed in 2010 to help transform American culture in relation to the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 30, 2020 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Health concerns are at the forefront for many people right now. I heard a news story on the radio recently about an emergency room doctor who woke up in a cold sweat thinking about how long it had been since he updated his will. His panic is understandable. The...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 25, 2019 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
Thoughts about a possible need for nursing home care are intimidating to many older adults. Nursing homes become the last resort when all options to remain at home have been exhausted. They are equated with a loss of independence and significant financial...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 30, 2019 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles, Uncategorized
Aging in place, or an individual’s desire to live in a location of choice for as long as possible, is currently a popular concept among older Americans. This location of choice is often a person’s private home. Although the desire to remain at home is...
