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September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day: Faces of Dementia Today, in countries around the world, awareness is being raised about Alzheimer’s Disease and the plight of those afflicted with it. These awareness events range from forums to wine-tasting fundraisers, but in each country, local activists are coming together in order to emphasize the importance of [...]

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September 11th Is Also Grandparents Day: How to Talk About 9/11 with Your Grandkids by Kristen Sturt With the tenth anniversary of September 11 approaching, media coverage of the tragedy has been virtually inescapable, even for kids. Many of your grandchildren weren’t around 10 years ago, and may be too young to understand the circumstances [...]

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Bearing Through It: How Caregivers of Mentally Ill Loved One Can Cope ScienceDaily  — Caring for a family member with a mental illness can be a taxing experience marked by personal sacrifices and psychological problems. A new study from Concordia University, AMI-Québec and the University of British Columbia has found family caregivers can experience high [...]

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Four Keys to Better Aging Election a chance for discussion about, and new approaches to, care and support for seniors Source:  thespec.com By Tish Butson , and Myrtle Greve The provincial election in October provides an opportunity to focus on how we can achieve the goal of improved care and support for older persons in [...]

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