Drivers with dementia a growing problem

A group of Canadian medical researchers is calling for governments and insurance companies to pay more for regular mandatory road tests of drivers who may pose a danger because of dementia. The researchers' paper, published in the September issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, contends that doctors don't have the tools to assess the driving skills of the growing number of dementia patients on the road.
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A Beginner's Guide to Canada's Public Pension System

If you or someone you know receives a pension, or is eligible for one, it can be time consuming and difficult to track down the relevant information when you need it. This month we feature a web version of a booklet called A Beginners Guide To Canada’s Public Pension System published by the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University with funding from the Royal Canadian Legion, Pacific Command.
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Alzheimer Care in Ontario

Alzheimer care providers offer specialized care and supportive programs for persons with Alzheimer Disease or other forms of memory loss or cognitive impairment. Providers may be facility or community-based.
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