February 23, 2011; By: Audrey Miller All About Estates A serious concern for many health care professionals and older adults is the risk of falls. Research from the Public Health Agency of Canada suggests that seniors over the age of 65…
Love and sex, two words that may be related. As we get older, our desires, needs and feelings don’t necessarily change but opportunity and mechanics may be a factor. One common denominator is our heart. Whether it is brimming with…
February 4, 2011; By: Audrey Miller All About Estates As a social worker I have worked with differently- abled individuals of all ages. Growing older with a disability raises questions for parents and adult children alike. For many…
As a social worker, working with disabled individuals and their families, I know that a disability can occur at any age. But what exactly is a disability? I don’t need to tell anyone who cannot get out of bed in the morning due to…
January 19, 2011; By: Audrey Miller All About Estates How sad I was to read that Mrs. Chiu froze to death, close to her own home last week in Toronto. She died because she froze to death. She froze to death because she had dementia and…