Alzheimer’s disease triggered by stress hormone buildup: U.S. study
A new US study found that brain mechanisms link stress to the onset of Alzheimer’s.
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Canadians 65+ have highest suicide rate of any group in the country
Adults 65 and older who commit suicide have made two to four previous attempts.
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Amy Ferris: Assisted Loving
A daughter’s struggle to come to terms with her mother’s dementia.
Ontario Government to double nursing home inspectors.
Government vows to more than double number of inspectors of Ontario long-term care homes following high-profile incidents.
What you need to know about hospital-acquired infections
My message is this: stay away from hospitals unless absolutely necessary—especially if you’re an older adult.
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Experience 12 Minutes In Alzheimer’s Dementia
Take a look at this video, do you think it represents Dementia correctly?
End of Life Decisions: What Do Lawyers Owe Their Clients?
In an era of near daily stunning advances in medicine, what constitutes the “heroic measures” so many people say they do not want?
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Undernourishment a risk for 1 in 3 older Canadians
Depression, loneliness can be factors, especially for women 75 and older
The squeaky wheel: Why and when do you need an advocate?
Asking relevant questions and reviewing information to make sure your voice and the opinion of your loved one are heard can be more difficult than you think.
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