by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 15, 2016 | Aging, Health information, Safety, Sentinel Articles
The ending to this classic line from a 1980’s television commercial is well known. While the commercial tried to depict the serious and frightening situation of an older person who is home alone after experiencing a fall and requiring assistance, its design and the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 8, 2016 | Health information, Safety
Polypharmacy is a term that is used to describe a situation in which an individual is taking multiple medications. The specific number of medications which constitutes polypharmacy has not been established, with some health care professionals and researchers beginning...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 1, 2015 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
When the general population considers the concept of long-term care, I would venture to say that this concept is closely associated with medical care. This association can lead to misconceptions about where and how long-term care is provided, when it is needed, and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 22, 2015 | Estate Planning, Finances, Health information, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
We often encourage folks to prepare for undesirable events such as medical emergencies or the development of dementia by choosing to be proactive and use tools such as powers of attorney, advance directives, trust planning, advanced funeral planning, etc. Recently,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 11, 2015 | Family Living, Health information, Sentinel Articles
May has been designated Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme is “Get Into the Act,” “focusing on how older Americans are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others” (Administration...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 7, 2015 | Family Living, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Mention recovery from alcoholism, and Alcoholics Anonymous is probably one of the first methods that comes to mind. There are many different paths to recovery, however, and appropriate guidance to determine which path to choose can be integral to the success of the...
