by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 23, 2020 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Life Transitions and Decisions When you were in elementary school, did you groan in despair when the teacher gave an assignment to write a report? Perhaps a specific topic was required, or, if you were lucky you were given a choice of topics. At the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 13, 2020 | Aging, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
Aging care in the community for those who require some assistance with everyday tasks is available through a number of different venues. The type of services which are most appropriate depend upon the specific needs and goals of the individual and family, as...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 3, 2020 | About Keystone, Sentinel Articles
New Year’s Day is a natural time to reflect upon our lives, to revise previous goals and to establish new ones. We remember our experiences and accomplishments. We consider our present resources. We evaluate how to build upon the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 30, 2019 | Insurance, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
If you utilized the online Medicare Plan Finder https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/?lang=en to help you choose a Medicare health or drug plan for 2020, you may end up with higher than expected costs. The government made significant changes to this tool this year,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 23, 2019 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Life review and reminiscence is central to the theme of one of America’s classic holiday films, “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The film is the fictional story of George Bailey, a small town man who dreams of seeing the world. When faced with challenges within his own...
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...
