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Bilingualism and Alzheimers
Posted on Thu, October 20, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Cortex journal published an article from lead researcher and neuroscientist Tom Schweizer (University of Toronto) looking at the relationship between bilingualism and Alzheimers. Comparing CT scans of bilingual and unilingual participants with comparable levels of education and cognitive skills, both groups produced similar results even though bilingual participants had twice as much brain atropy. Schweizer noted that bilingual individuals are constantly using their brain to switch languages and suppress one language in order to speak… Read More.
There is Something Universal About Caregiving
Posted on Thu, October 20, 2011 at 8:43 pm
When I wrote a story about caregiving for a popular mom\'s website, I didn\'t know how it would be received because the article was geared to the sandwich generation - those caring for their children and their aging parents. I shared important tips on how to help identify if a caregiver is reaching burnout and why it is so important to realize that you are reaching your boiling point. If you are too tired, sick, or… Read More.
Caregivers Will Find Relief With Tyze
Posted on Thu, October 6, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I don\'t usually post a blog about a product or service, but I recently learned about Tyze and was quite impressed and wanted to give this product some much deserved attention. I fully support products or services than can make a positive impact on seniors, or their caregivers. Although Tyze is marketed to seniors living in their own home, I believe that it will benefit seniors in nursing homes as well. Tyze is at www.tyze.com and just… Read More.
Nursing Home Rating User Invited to Be on the Radio
Posted on Thu, September 29, 2011 at 8:41 pm
On November 14, I will be pre-recording a radio show - Family Caregivers United! - on Voice America (www.voiceamerica.com), which is a leader in internet media. The host, Dr. Atherley, and I will be discussing the nursing home industry. We would like to involve someone who uses www.nursinghomeratings.ca to help choose a nursing home for their loved one. You do not have to go to a radio station to participate, we will call you and do the… Read More.
Rev. Robertson`s Comments About Divorce and Alzheimers Disease
Posted on Mon, September 19, 2011 at 12:27 pm
So far I have not blogged about anything remotely controversial, but today I feel the need to voice my concern about comments made recently by Rev. Pat Roberston concerning Alzheimers. On the 700 Club, a viewer wrote in seeking Rev. Robertson`s advice about a friend who was dating a women after his wife developed Alzheimers disease. Rev. Robertson responded, ``I know it sounds cruel, but if he`s going to do something, he should divorce her… Read More.
Cut the Salt and Add the Exercise
Posted on Wed, September 14, 2011 at 9:47 pm
In a study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, reseachers looked at salt consumption and activity level of 1,262 healthy Quebec residing male and females adults aged between 67 and 84 years over a three years period. Participants who consumed no more than 2,263 mg of salt per day were classified as low sodium intakers, those consuming between 2,264 and 3,090 mg/day were classified as mid-sodium intakers, and high-sodium intake referred to intaking at least … Read More.
British Columbia and Ontario Health Care Premiums
Posted on Thu, August 25, 2011 at 10:32 pm
According to the Canada Health Act, health services cannot be denied to a Canadian based on their ability to pay. Currently, Ontario and B.C. are the only provinces that charge residents a health care premium. In Ontario, the amount of premium you will pay depends on your taxable income listed on your tax return. If you live in Ontario and have an annual taxable income of less than $21,000 you will be exempt from the Ontario Health… Read More.
Nursing Home Funding Budget Cuts
Posted on Tue, August 9, 2011 at 12:00 am
If you watch American news for even a minute you will hear about the soaring debt and budget cuts, so I dont\' know why I was surprised to learn that the U.S. Centres for Medicare and Medicaid will cut funding for nursing homes by 11.1% in 2012. (If you are wondering why your Extendicare stocks fell - you now know why). It will be interesting to see how nursing home owners will deal with this… Read More.
Caregivers - What to do if you need a break?
Posted on Mon, August 8, 2011 at 12:00 am
For those of you who care for an aging parent, going on vacation isn\\\'t as simple as booking a flight, packing your suitcase, and calling a taxi to take you to the airport. Who is going to take care of your loved one? You may want to explore the option of hiring an agency, but before you rely on an agency you have to be absolutely certain that the agency will be able to provide… Read More.
Antidepressants Linked to Falls
Posted on Wed, August 3, 2011 at 10:16 pm
According to a recently published study in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, nursing home residents had a five fold increased risk of falls if they started to take non-SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants (i.e., bupropion or venlafaxine) or if their dosage of this medication increased. The risk of falls is greatest in the first two days that the senior begins taking the antidepressant (or increased dosage). Beyond day two, the risk of falls decreases. The… Read More.
