Her heart was failing; her ejection fraction was unmeasurable. Her hip was broken, and she developed a pulmonary embolism post-operatively. … More
Tag: elderly
Elder Abuse
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Elder Abuse: A topic many do not want to think about, but unfortunately it is a … More
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/
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
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
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
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
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
Seniors/Older Adults Will not Bankrupt Canada’s Medicare System…
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