by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 14, 2014 | About Keystone, Health information, Sentinel Articles
Part of our goal at Keystone Elder Law is to educate seniors and their families about legal, financial, and health care issues that can impact their retirement years. Through education, we hope to encourage folks to plan ahead for the possibility of becoming frail...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 7, 2014 | Health information, Safety, Sentinel Articles
I believe it is fairly common knowledge that extra precautions are required for everyone during the hot summer months, but precautions are especially important for folks age 65 and older, who are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses than younger adults. As we...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 30, 2014 | Health information, Safety, Sentinel Articles
Have you ever been involved in an auto accident? Even a minor “fender bender” can cause your anxiety level to rise and make it difficult to think clearly and answer questions from emergency responders. What happens if your injuries prevent you from being able to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 19, 2014 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
In addition to Elder Law Month, National Nurses Day, and National Nursing Home Week; May is also designated as Stroke Awareness Month. I worked as a nursing assistant in a nursing home when I was in college, and I distinctly remember one woman who had experienced a...
