By: Lesley Alderman New York Times September 25, 2009 CARING for an elderly parent is emotionally and mentally draining. There are diagnoses to decipher, housing issues to consider, health aides to vet and a raft of legal documents to…
By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP Solutions Magazine Fall 2009 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.…
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director Well it is official. Summer is here. Hopefully the time for many of you to rest, spend time with friends and family and recharge your batteries. This newsletter will focus on special…
By: Sheryl Ubelacker The Canadian Press January 20, 2009 Postmenopausal hormone therapy has been linked to brain shrinkage in women aged 65 and older, a pair of studies has found.Researchers used MRI scans to analyze the brains of more…
By: Sarah Boesveld The Globe and Mail January 20, 2009 If your New Year’s resolution is to stop tippling, you may want to reconsider. Instead, vow to spend 2009 drinking in moderation if you want to keep Alzheimer’s at bay, a new report…