March is Brain Injury Awareness Month so “feed your head” and read about the causes of brain injury and what you can do to prevent them.
Serious risk for older adults: You don’t need to be a superhero to know that falls are the major cause of head injury in older adults. A common scenario - […]

Posted on March 5th, 2008 by Emme Levine
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As a caregiver, you understand the unpredictable nature that comes with caring for your aging loved ones. With a demanding lifestyle and full agenda, family caregivers often lack the time to become properly trained in how to handle certain medical issues. However, it is crucial to become familiar with the risks associated with the leading […]

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Tabitha Grace Smith
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Just in time for the Oscar’s – Feb 24th, the movie Away From Her offers a portrait of a woman slowly dissolving into Alzheimer’s. Her husband of over 40 years, Grant, watches as his wife, Fiona, puts frying pans into the freezer, instantly forgets what a bottle of wine is for, and covers the house […]

Posted on February 21st, 2008 by Emme Levine
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