by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 14, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Sentinel Articles
Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer ’s disease. 1 in 3 older adults will die with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures). These figures came to mind as the staff of Keystone Elder Law P.C. participated in the Walk to...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 30, 2019 | Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Medical Assistance (MA) services which are provided in Pennsylvania will be undergoing a change beginning in January of 2020. Services in the community which were provided under the waiver program and services provided in nursing homes are all moving to a new...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Sep 27, 2019 | Finances, Sentinel Articles
It is important for aging persons to understand annuities. Few people really do. An annuity can be a great investment. Sometimes an annuity can be a useful tool to accelerate the ability to get the government to pay for care in a nursing...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 12, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
The role of nutrition and hydration near end of life can be a controversial issue for many people. When an individual is near the end of life, families may feel concerned about the effects of decreased or absent food and fluid intake. As healthy individuals, we...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 3, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Our previous column reviewed some of the mental/emotional and spiritual needs which individuals at the end of life may experience, how others can help meet these needs, and provide comfort to a dying individual...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 27, 2019 | End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Fear, anger and inadequacy are some common feelings we experience when we must deal with our own or a family member’s mortality. An understanding of how to help comfort someone who is near the end of life can help us cope with these feelings, and allow us to provide...
