by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 7, 2019 | Alzheimer's and Dementia, Sentinel Articles
Have you ever caught yourself humming a familiar tune without consciously thinking about it? Music is present in many people’s daily lives for recreation, stress reduction, and as an aid for physical fitness. Music classified as a form of therapy traces...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 4, 2019 | Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
When illness, disability, or the frailties of aging strike, even the most independent individuals may feel vulnerable when faced with navigating a complex healthcare and/or long-term care system for themselves or their loved ones. Without others to “go to bat”...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 29, 2019 | Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Pennsylvania’s average cost of nursing home care is now $10,420 per month, according to information provided recently by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Within the past month, we have seen costs in our area ranging from $7,950 to $13,200 per...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 14, 2019 | Finances, Medicaid, Sentinel Articles
Considerations for Funeral Preplanning I confess that I have not yet pre-planned my funeral. Eventually, I will stop procrastinating and get around to it. It seems that each week I witness a fresh reminder that the moment of one’s death is not...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jan 7, 2019 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
As the holiday season is in the rear view mirror, it is time to look forward to 2019 and the opportunity to pursue New Year’s resolutions. The History Channel reports the origins of New Year’s Resolutions go as far back as 4,000 years to ancient Babylonia, when...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jan 2, 2019 | Aging, Sentinel Articles, Uncategorized
Often the only stories which are broadcast by the media about long-term care facilities highlight extreme events and inadequate care. These stories paint a picture of nursing and personal care homes as places of neglect and despair. In reality, many of...
