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 | Nov 16, 2015 | Aging, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Last month, long-term care providers celebrated “Residents’ Rights” month. Any effort to improve the quality of care for individuals receiving long-term care services requires that consumers, families, service providers, and other interested parties understand the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 1, 2015 | Health information, Sentinel Articles
When the general population considers the concept of long-term care, I would venture to say that this concept is closely associated with medical care. This association can lead to misconceptions about where and how long-term care is provided, when it is needed, and...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Apr 14, 2014 | Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
My wife and I just returned from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel. While there, one of the group of forty-two we joined for a bus tour, asked: “So what does this trip have to do with Elder Care and Elder Law?” Partly because I was hoping to escape thinking...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Nov 4, 2013 | Caregiver Support, Grandparent, Sentinel Articles
November is Family Caregivers Month CAREGIVER. Does this term describe you? As a registered nurse, I chose caregiving as my profession. But my understanding of the role of a caregiver changed a number of years ago after experiencing a new perspective on the concept....
