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Designer expands heavily researched clothing line for people in wheelchairs–

Like a masterful novel, the story of Toronto-based clothing designer Izzy Camilleri gets deeper and more engrossing with every successive chapter. But what makes Camilleri’s narrative really soar is the fact that it’s non-fiction… even though her clients might argue her work feels like a fairytale come true.

Skin Conditions in the Elderly–

As we get older, our skin undergoes a number of changes. How your skin ages will depend on several factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and other personal habits (such as smoking).

In an aging society, driving with dementia may be the new impaired driving–

In the coming years, there will be a surge of senior drivers on Ontario’s roads suffering from dementia, the general term for those with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s. Dementia affects the brain’s functioning, creating an inability to work out a complicated decision and, as it advances, a lack of awareness that a decision even needs to be made.

Fractured Hips Can Result in Death If Not Treated Within 48 Hours–

It’s a situation that many baby boomers are facing: The phone rings and they find out a parent has fallen, forcing them both into a sudden introduction into the often-confusing world of accessing emergency hip fracture surgery. Yet very few people know that hip fractures can be fatal and there is an established timeline for surgery that is often ignored in many hospitals in Canada, according to leading orthopedic surgeons in their National Hip Fracture Toolkit released last year.

B.C. to change care for elderly–

The B.C. Liberal government unveiled sweeping changes Tuesday to its approach to seniors’ care, announcing a plan it says will help seniors stay in their homes longer, protect them from various types of abuse and pro-vide them with tools to more easily access information and services.

Changes in the Elderly: Pain, Temperature and Hunger–

As we consider sensory changes that occur throughout the aging process, it is important to remember the subtle differences that will manifest and how they might affect a patient’s participation in therapy and daily activities, as well as his or her quality of life. My colleagues and I often notice that while we are usually warm, often uncomfortably so, in the treatment gym most of our residents are asking for the heat to be turned up or to have another sweater. In the summer, we want to turn up the A/C to full power while they want to sit in the sunlight.

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Retirement Options Limited For Gay And Lesbian Seniors–

PORTLAND – As gay and lesbian people age, their need for retirement options mirrors those of the general population. But they often face unique challenges, especially when it comes to finding housing. For instance, some active-living retirement facilities don’t allow unmarried couples to live together. And some gay seniors fear a cold shoulder from staff or fellow retirees…

Ethnic-focused nursing homes put a Canadian face on filial piety –

Seniors, take heed–

One of Harper’s comments?
That he’s preparing to use the power of his majority government to make Canada’s retirement system financially sustainable.
“We have already taken steps to limit the growth of our health-care spending. … We must do the same for our retirement income system.”

Pension changes won’t kick-in without fair notice: PMO–

A brewing controversy over pensions has forced the federal government to blunt criticism that it plans to cutback on federally-funded plans like Old Age Security.

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Eldercare: What we know today –

Canada has an aging population with a growing number of seniors (people aged 65 and older) who need support and care. As a result, when data were collected for a second time (2002 GSS), the focus shifted to care provided to seniors. The findings suggested that aging Canadians need assistance, and that family and friends provide help despite growing work and family demands.3 However, while Canadians are willing to help out their family and friends, caregiving duties have consequences that impact caregivers’ work, health and family.

To live longer, shop more, study suggests –

Retail therapy does more than soothe the soul — it could also be a sign of long life for elderly people, according to a new study.

Green tea drinkers less frail, more independent in old age–

(CBS) Is green tea the elixir of immortality? The brew has long been thought to have health benefits ranging from improving mental alertness to treating stomach disorders to preventing various cancers. A new study looked at whether green tea consumption minimizes frailty and disability in the elderly.

7 mistakes retirees make repeatedly–

Despite the best of intentions, retirees tend to make the same money mistakes over and over and over again.

Avoid caregiver burnout–

Some practical pointers on recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout and preventing it.

Is it old age or Alzheimer’s? Study alarms health-care experts–

“I’m just having a senior moment.” It’s a phrase uttered so often in our aging population to explain away lapses in memory that it has become part of the everyday lexicon of language.
But for the Alzheimer Society of Canada, it’s a throwaway phrase that goes to the very heart of a worrying trend. According to a study released Jan. 4, far too many Canadians are living in denial, dismissing symptoms of dementia as “just old age”….

Half of elderly in residential care on anti-psychotic drugs –

Just over 50 per cent of elderly patients in British Columbia residential-care facilities were prescribed anti-psychotic drugs over a two-month period last year, according to a report commissioned by the provincial government.
And the most commonly used anti-psychotic drugs were “atypical” medications – drugs developed over the past few decades that have been linked to serious side effects, including strokes and heart attacks, and that Health Canada in 2005 said were not approved for use in elderly people with dementia.

Tax Tips for Caregivers: Claiming a Parent as a Dependent –

It isn’t just time, but money that most caregivers donate to help maintain the ones they love. When tax time rolls around, you may be able to claim your parent as a dependent on your income taxes. This would allow you to get an exemption for him or her….

Elder Abuse – It’s Time To Face The Reality–

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Seniors at risk of catching infections in ER–

Hospital emergency rooms can cure what ails an elderly person, but they can also send them home with an unwanted souvenir of their visit: an infection.
A new study suggests emergency departments may be a source of infections for seniors who turn to them for care, and a potential starting point for some of the infectious outbreaks that make their way through long-term care facilities…

Study suggests elderly patients be quarantined after ER trip–

A hospital emergency room might not be the best place for the sick and elderly.
The risk of acute infection — mostly respiratory and gastrointestinal viruses — following a trip to the emergency room is three times higher among the elderly, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal….

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Caring and Caregiving During the Holidays: 6 Considerations for Families of Alzheimer’s or Dementia Patients–

With almost half of all individuals over the age of 85 suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, it’s likely that you’ll be coming into contact with someone suffering from this or another dementia this holiday season. Whether your loved one is a relative or family friend, you’re probably wondering what to expect — and how to act — during your time together.

Calgary volunteers wrap gifts for ‘forgotten’ seniors–

Dozens of Calgarians gathered to sort and wrap thousands of gifts for seniors over the weekend.
The program — called Seniors Secret Service — lines up volunteers with seniors who wouldn’t otherwise receive a gift.

Today’s Senior News Magazine–

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Nutrition and the Elderly–

Eating well is important at any age. But health issues and physical limitations sometimes make it difficult for seniors, the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, to get the nutrients they need for a balanced diet. Poor nutrition and malnutrition occur in 15 to 50 percent of the elderly population. But the symptoms of malnutrition (weight loss, disorientation, lightheadedness, lethargy and loss of appetite) can easily be mistaken for illness or disease….

Too many Canadians ignore early signs of dementia–

The signs can sometimes be hard to distinguish from the regular hallmarks of aging, but a new survey says Canadians wait far too long before checking out the early stages of dementia.
Close to half of the 958 caregivers surveyed said their loved ones afflicted with the condition had gone for more than a year with symptoms of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia before seeking medical care.

How to Care: Pressure Sores–

Pressure sores or bed sores are painful skin ulcers that form when constant pressure on a part of the body shuts down the blood vessels feeding that area of skin. The resulting damage first appears on the skin surface as a red or dark patch. As the pressure sore progresses, the skin will break down to form blisters, dead skin, and ultimately infect underlying tissues, bones and joints. As little as two hours of sustained pressure will trigger skin damage. Skin damage can also be exacerbated by friction and moisture. The surface damage is just the tip of the iceberg; the real damage lies beneath the skin….

Being a Caregiver–

As a caregiver, you may be eligible for various forms of assistance from the Government of Canada. Service Canada has established a list to help you prepare for this role.

Caregiver Support–

The following are useful Canadian and international caregiving websites and government sites of interest on health services and resources….

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Senior Activities – Stimulating Mind and Brain Games for Seniors–

Recent attitudes and studies regarding the benefits of stimulating mind and brain games has led to research that indicates various forms of dementia can be slowed by stimulating brain activities…

Close Relationship With Caregivers Slows Alzheimer’s–

A group of Utah State University researchers and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and Boston University have demonstrated that the rate of clinical progression of dementia may be slowed by a close relationship with one’s caregiver. The findings will be published in the September 2009 issue of “The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences” by Oxford Journals…

Caregiver stress fact sheet–

Hiring In-Home Help–

Most family caregivers reach a point when they realize they need help at home. Tell-tale signs include recognizing that your loved one requires constant supervision and/or assistance with everyday activities, such as bathing and dressing. Caregivers also find that certain housekeeping routines and regular errands are accomplished with great difficulty or are left undone. It may become apparent that in order to take care of any business outside the home, more than one caregiver is required….

Restrictions eased for 10,000 foreign caregivers–

The federal government recently issued at least 10,000 open work permits for caregivers from other countries, CBC News has learned.
The permits allow the caregivers to continue to work in Canada, without being tied to the family that sponsored them to come here. Many caregivers have complained about alleged mistreatment, long hours for little pay and poor work conditions….

The Top Five Tips to Buying Winter Clothing for an Outing With the Elderly–

Hospice or Hospital? What Works and When?–

The Remarkable Benefit of Flowers on the Emotional Health of Seniors–

Keeping Elderly Parents Engaged and Happy: Quality of Life Issues–

Quality of life means living a well-rounded lifestyle. It means social interaction and physical activity that help maintain independence. Whether the parent lives in an assisted living facility or at home with the help of home health care workers, he or she needs enough mental, physical, and emotional stimulation to remain engaged in the process of living.
According to the National Institute on Aging, boredom and depression can lead to forgetfulness, and the American Academy of Family Physicians points to inactivity as one of the reasons many elderly fail to thrive….

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The Top 10 Health Care Mistakes Made By the Elderly–

Americans are living longer than ever before, but many older Americans could better deal with their health problems, according to the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA). To help the elderly stay healthier longer, the IHA has identified the 10 most common mistakes older Americans make in caring for their health….

Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality –

Getting old isn’t nearly as bad as people think it will be. Nor is it quite as good.
On aspects of everyday life ranging from mental acuity to physical dexterity to sexual activity to financial security, a new Pew Research Center Social & Demographic Trends survey on aging among a nationally representative sample of 2,969 adults finds a sizable gap between the expectations that young and middle-aged adults have about old age and the actual experiences reported by older Americans themselves.

13 Secrets that Make Caregiving Easier–

Caregivers struggle with their jobs every day. As one issue is solved, a new challenge arises. When caregivers take care of an elderly family member, the roles are reversed. Now the caregiver is the “adult” and must find the best way to “get through to” an elderly parent….and to understand their needs.
These concepts can help get you in the right “mindset” for caregiving – and we hope make your life a little easier.

How to Handle an Elderly Parent’s Bad Behavior –

We’ve compiled the top 10 bad behaviors that elderly parents exhibit, along with some tips for coping with them….

What You Need to Know About Seniors and Vision Loss–

When we think of vision loss at all, it feels as inevitable as gray hair and wrinkles – what’s a grandma or grandpa without a pair of reading glasses or bifocals?
So it may surprise you to learn that aging vision is a significant cause of depression in seniors. And not only that, but vision impairment may be related to earlier death….

For Seniors: How to Know What You Can Do with Your Computer–

If you’ve never owned a computer and now have one for the first time, figuring out what your computer can and can’t do may be a somewhat daunting experience. The following list walks you through some things you can use your computer to do…

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Preventing Caregiver Burnout–

Outside the world of paid work, the people most prone to burnout are caregivers – people who devote themselves to the unpaid care of chronically ill or disabled family members. The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or that you’re in over your head….

A guide for caregivers and family–

From preventative exercise routines, to housing options, money-management and estate-planning, we’ve got expert advice for every part of caring for an elderly friend or family member…

How to Care: Long-Distance Caregiving–

Long-distance caregiving can be just as or even more stressful than being there. Long-distance caregivers may not be on site providing direct care, but they could be busy in their role as care managers — locating and coordinating services; negotiating with the care recipient, health professionals and family members; delegating tasks; monitoring the situation and making decisions.Telephone and travel may provide some relief but distance can heighten the caregiver’s feelings of anxiety and guilt. An extended period of long-distance caregiving exacts a heavy toll on the caregiver’s personal, family and work life….

Aboriginal Canada Portal–

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Ethnocultural Elders and Mental Health–

The most recent figures from Statistics Canada show that, over the next 10 years, the percentage of Canadians over the age of 65 with a non-English or non-French-speaking background will increase from 17% to 20%.1 That translates into an increase of about 1 million to 1.3 million people. These are huge numbers—and are just the tip of the iceberg. We therefore need to reflect on our current geriatric mental health programs….

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