by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 18, 2019 | Family Living, Home care, Sentinel Articles
Voice assistant technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and the question naturally arises as to how this technology can be utilized to help promote the independence of older adults. Voice controlled smart speakers may be considered as holiday gifts for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Apr 23, 2019 | Health Care System, Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Planning for post-acute care following the hospitalization of an older adult can be confusing. Some of the challenges which families experience were discussed in last week’s column. A lack of knowledge about options for this type of care is one challenge...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 5, 2018 | Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The 2018 Winter Olympics ended recently, and every athlete who participated is to be commended for the years of effort which preceded their participation in the Games. These athletes set specific goals and developed detailed plans for a path to achieve their...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 25, 2017 | Health Care System, Home care, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
A shortage of long-term care aides threatens the availability and quality of both homecare and care received in a licensed facility. This is not solely a localized problem. As the bubble of baby boomers ages, it is a trend that is likely going to get worse before it...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 13, 2017 | Family Living, Finances, Home care, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s article gave an overview of options for how a frail, aging person might arrange to remain in their home environment with a creative family caregiving arrangement. Sometimes live-in family caregivers, long-term care insurance, or home care services...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 6, 2017 | Caregiver Support, Finances, Home care
Part I of II Rarely, if ever, does anyone express a preference to leave their home to receive care in a licensed personal care home or skilled nursing facility. There truly is no place like home. Often, the final wish of a parent’s last will and testament is to give...
