By: André Picard, Public Health Reporter The Globe and Mail January 3, 2010 The annual cost of dementia is projected to soar tenfold in the next generation, a stark illustration of the impact an aging Canadian population will have on the…
While we have enjoyed a wonderful Fall, we know that this month will bring snow as well as a variety of other adventures. The month of December is typically filled with good cheer, time with family and friends, great food and the…
By: Audrey Miller MSW, RSW, CCRC, CCLCP CARP November 17, 2009 The LIVING WILL AND POWER OF ATTORNEY: SECURITY FOR THE FUTURE “The only normal ones are the ones you don’t know”. Perhaps a harsh statement but I would suggest that all of us…
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director Volunteer Week is this month and I thought that this would be a wonderful time to pay tribute to countless caregivers who are volunteering their time. It is their contribution that assists many…
Elder Care Advice From The Managing Director Throughout the month of March, the Alzheimer’s Society is urging Canadians to speak up about Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases which currently affects half a million Canadians, a number…