Doctor on Doctor Crime

Her heart was failing; her ejection fraction was unmeasurable. Her hip was broken, and she developed a pulmonary embolism post-operatively. … More

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Elder Abuse

by Victoria Brewster, MSW Elder Abuse: A topic many do not want to think about, but unfortunately it is a … More

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Geriatric Social Worker

This is worth reading from the perspective of a geriatric social worker-one who works with seniors….. http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/I_Am_a_Geriatric_Social_Worker%3A_A_Walking,_Talking,_Living_Resource_For_All_Your_%22What_Ifs%22/

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Seniors cared for in hospitals as no where else to go….

Seniors/older adults go to the hospital due to illness, disease, crisis and then what? “national statistics show there were 4, … More

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Creative Solution to the Senior Population in Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy is implementing an ‘adopt’ a senior idea to provide additional support to the over 65 demographic. – “Italy … More

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The Council on Healthy Aging in Canada to be Created

Canada is facing demographic challenges driven largely by the transition of baby-boomers into their retirement years and the steady lengthening … More

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Housing for Older Adults with Physical Limitations

by Victoria Brewster, MSW I came across this article on housing for seniors/older adults with high needs in London, Ontario. … More

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The Power and Importance of Language

By Victoria Brewster, MSW Language-what does this one word mean to you? What does it say to you? How do … More

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Seniors/Older Adults Will not Bankrupt Canada’s Medicare System…

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)61990-4/fulltext

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Advance Care Directive, Mandate, Power of Attorney or Health Proxy

by Victoria Brewster, MSW So, if you are like me-you have not written up an advance care directive/mandate for healthcare … More