Elder Care

Baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, are changing the definition of what it means to grow old. Baby boomers...

Depression is a serious and debilitating condition for older adults aged 65 years and older. Depression not only exacerbates physical...

Caritas House headquarters of Harris HospisCare (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Does your practice’s website include local or national resources that complement...

Dementia is a debilitating illness that is characterized by degeneration of memory, cognition, behaviour and the ability to perform activities...

Seniors or the elderly are sometimes unfairly subject to gentle mockery on the basis of their supposedly unreliable memories and...

Both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork have been used in healthcare in the past. However, although there is a clear difference...

Do you avoid using your basement steps or attic steps because you fear you'll trip or fall? Does the arthritic...

By Deborah Nguyen Enjoying Retirement While there may have been a time when assisted living facilities were basically a place...

by Megan Ferguson Successful Aging Since the 1960’s, there has been an increased attention towards positive discourses of aging.  This...

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care month and palliative care is still in its infancy. We are still learning...

by Vida Douglas Ageing is a global issue which impacts all societies and consistently presents us with many challenges and...

by Britney Wiggins, BSW Candidate One of the most important steps when enforcing any type of intervention, especially in social...

If you are a family caregiver, then you've probably had a moment or two where you said or did something to...

When planning ahead for the future, most people willingly envision and plan for positive events like marriage, parenthood, retirement, etc....

For many family members, getting an older adult to accept help can be met with many barriers. Whether trying to assist with...