In our workplaces all around us, though sometimes unseen, caregivers are faced with the task of trying to balance work and children while caring for an adult friend or family member. We know there are only so many hours in a day to squeeze in work and all of life’s other responsibilities. The result […]
Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Kevin Sypniewski
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Recently, Elizabeth Cohen of CNN wrote an article about is “Grandma drugged up?”
While the title was alarming, the reality was even more disturbing. I sent this article to our team at AGIS. The response was shocking. I immediately heard back from three employees that have had this experience in their own family. I got to thinking, if […]
Posted on August 14th, 2008 by Kevin Sypniewski
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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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