by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Feb 24, 2015 | Aging, Estate Planning, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Securing long-term care for a loved one can be a complicated process that involves legal, financial, and social factors in addition to physical care needs. Below are some easy-to-make mistakes that can have undesirable consequences for the individual receiving care...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 9, 2015 | Aging, Health Care System, Sentinel Articles
The health care of seniors differs from that of younger folks due to the physical changes that occur as the body ages, as well as complex emotional and social factors related to each individual’s perceptions and experiences throughout the aging process. The NICHE...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 27, 2014 | Aging, Events, Sentinel Articles
Beginning in 1961 and once every decade since, the White House has held a conference on aging to assist lawmakers in gathering information for the revision of existing aging policies and programs as well as the development of new ones. Next year will mark the 50th...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 20, 2014 | Family Living, Sentinel Articles
Over the years, while working with seniors in hospitals and various types of long-term care facilities, I have been told numerous times “Don’t get old.” My response has always been that I don’t have a choice. It is unfortunate that people often view aging with a...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 7, 2014 | Family Living, Uncategorized
Do you have a need for some type of human service, and don’t know how to access that service, or where to find information about service providers? Try 2-1-1! This number is a nationwide service that utilizes an extensive database to connect callers with information...
