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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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
Filed under: Alzheimer's, Health & Safety, Research | 1 Comment »