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By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP Spring 2009 The majority of Canadian men and women from the ages of 55-74 report they are satisfied with their lives and are currently in good health*. While periods of depression may occur among…
Read article Seniors and Mental Health: Depression is part of aging right? WRONG!!↗Inherent in the aging process is changes to one’s physical functioning, vision, perception and processing abilities. It is the degree or severity of these changes that could make driving unsafe. Though these changes are inevitable, the…
Read article How do you know if your parent is still able to drive safely? Should they be driving? What should you look for? Who do you contact?↗The majority of EAP companies offer access to a database service. General questions and general answers. Our social workers/geriatric care managers will meet with you and your parents so that the answers to your questions are based on…
Read article Our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) says they offer Elder Care services? How is Elder Caring different?↗By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP CARP February 2009 As a Geriatric Care Manager, I receive inquiries from families regarding assistance for themselves and their older family members. There may come a time when a family member says:…
Read article What Kind of Caregiving Assistance Do I Need; Important Questions to Ask↗By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP The HR Professional December 2008 With the beginning of the baby boom generation turning 65, employers are faced with an interesting challenge. As this large group retires, there will be a shortage…
Read article Employee Benefits For the Older Worker↗