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...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 23, 2019 | Aging, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Does where you live affect your health? Environmental factors such as water and air quality may immediately come to mind, however additional community influences also impact the overall health of local residents. The United Health Foundation is a private,...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 17, 2019 | End of Life, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column discussed Advance Care Directives for end stage medical treatment https://keystoneelderlaw.com/end-of-life/advance-care-directive-promotes-free-will/. The Directive prepares for the possibility that a person’s future state of permanent...