by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2015 | Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Two weeks ago, we introduced the concept of Residents’ Rights for individuals who receive long-term care services. Throughout the Commonwealth of PA, Ombudsman services are available to provide support related to these rights for individuals who are receiving care in...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 3, 2015 | Aging, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
As a rising percentage of our population, “older adults” are influencing the American working world in a number of ways. Retirement has become less predictable and more individualized, leading to larger numbers of older adults remaining in the workforce. In...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 23, 2014 | Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Are you a caregiver? Caregivers include not only the people who provide hands-on care, but also those who perform any of the tasks that an individual cannot complete independently. Often, the job of caregiving falls on the family member who lives closest to the one...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 15, 2014 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Family Living, Sentinel Articles
When was the last time you discussed holiday routines and traditions with your older family members and friends? Traditions are a valuable tool for promoting togetherness and a sense of belonging, but the many additional expectations and demands that we place upon...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Sep 8, 2014 | Family Living, Grandparent, Sentinel Articles
A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl...
