January 15, 2017
Do you know about our tree of the month? The tree is a fun way to jog and challenge our memories, to learn new skills or brush up on old ones as we make decorations for the tree. Here is …
Gerontology Archive
Peel Back Medications?
A nurse for my mother in law told me that it is standard practice for a hospital or nursing home to ‘peel back’ medications that a patient is taking in order to determine if they are on the right medication …
SPECIAL REPORT: How Adult Day Centers Fit Into The Big Picture
In the beginning, families lived close to one another. Children, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and other extended family members took care of one another. Those who did not have family were cared for by charitable institutions, mainly churches. Government did not …
Dementia: A Feared Diagnosis and the Emotional Journey
I attended a lecture on Long Term Care Placement from the Perspective of a Caregiver a few days ago at a local private non-profit Alzheimer’s organization. Even though I am a professional, I wanted to further learn the process from …
65+ Still Working: The Reality
The ‘Golden Years’ as they were once called. A person would turn age 65 and retire and enjoy life! Unfortunately, this is not reality anymore. Many older adults who are in their ‘golden years’ are struggling financially, cannot afford their …
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse: A topic many do not want to think about, but unfortunately it is a reality. Take a look at the video below and give me your thoughts. The video is educational, worth watching and a great teaching tool. …
How Some Countries are Addressing Dementia
Thanks to a fellow social worker, I have this link to share to show how South Korea is addressing Dementia. Like many other countries in the world, 40-50% of the population will be 65+ and with each year of being …
The Power and Importance of Language
By Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Canada Language-what does this one word mean to you? What does it say to you? How do you define it? As one who works with older adults (50+), language is important …
New Dementia Study in Montreal, Canada at McGill University
by Vikki Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Montreal, Canada The benefit to living in a city that has good universities is the research they conduct. Here in Montreal we have McGill, Concordia, University de Montreal and a few others, …
The Benefits to Memories
by Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer Every once in a while we read a book that has an impact on us. The book I just finished reading, ‘The Gift of Rain’ by Tan Twan Eng was such …
