by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 2, 2016 | Finances, Sentinel Articles
Many older individuals face the challenge of living on a fixed income despite a rise in expenses, especially real estate taxes. This is especially true for those individuals who own or operate farmland. There are, however, programs available to help ease the burden...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 17, 2016 | Aging, End of Life, Sentinel Articles
Have you heard of Norma Jean Bauerschmidt? Norma became an internet sensation last year when she and her family made an unconventional decision about how to face the end of her life. In this column we share information and suggestions about managing life as an older...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 11, 2016 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
Is the loss of mental capacity one of your fears about aging? Similarly to physical muscle mass and strength, brain power can suffer from lack of use. Our brains have something called cognitive reserve, which is the networks of connections that exist among brain...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 3, 2016 | Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
In our local area, the number of physicians who belong to the American Geriatrics Society and are board certified in Geriatric Medicine include one in Camp Hill, two in Harrisburg/Hershey, one in York, and one in Lancaster. If last week’s article about the shortage of...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 26, 2016 | Aging, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
By now we are all aware of the tremendous increase in the older adult population in the United States. This increase is due to population demographics as well as the fact that advances in medical knowledge and technology are allowing older adults to live longer. For...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 22, 2016 | Family Living, Grandparent, Sentinel Articles
Sunday, September 4th was officially Grandparents Day, a tribute to all older adults who share their lives with younger generations. Grandparenting involves many different roles including that of friend, mentor, disciplinarian, banker, babysitter, mediator, teacher,...
