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
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Blogroll, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Long Term Care, Research, Sandwich Generation, Uncategorized, Working Caregivers | No Comments »

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
Filed under: AGIS, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Doctors & Hospitals, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety, Long Term Care | No Comments »

Hey readers, put down that candy bar. Researchers at Tufts University have just solved the mystery of the Pyramid – the Food Pyramid, that is. Seniors puzzled by nutritional requirements can relax and peruse the graphically enhanced pyramid so “all shall be revealed.”
The new Tufts version for elders complements the USDA food pyramid called MyPyramid. […]

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety | 1 Comment »