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10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s

Whether you’re experiencing possible symptoms or are concerned for someone you care about, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto has developed the following list of signs to look for. Memory loss affecting day-to-day abilities– forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information. Difficulty performing familiar tasks – forgetting how to do something you’ve been doing your …

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Managing Chronic Pain

Older people are always complaining about pain. It’s just a part of aging – right? Actually, wrong. Chronic pain may be common, but it is not a “normal” part of aging and it should be addressed. Chronic pain causes difficulty with daily function and sleep and can even lead to depression. Long standing pain can …

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The Storyteller

Not too long ago I had the pleasure of working with an elderly woman. She lived in a community nursing home where I was working as a nurse, while her only daughter was somewhere else, on the other side of the country. She was through and through old fashioned, well dressed and well kept. I’ll …

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