In this section we highlight the latest news about elder care in Canada. These are summaries of stories we've pulled from a variety of news sources. If you wish, you can then follow links to the original articles.
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Anti-hypertensive drugs may protect against cognitive decline |
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Wednesday, 10 January 2007 |
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New research at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York suggests that anti-hypertensive drugs, usually given for high blood pressure, can slow the cognitive decline usually associated with Alzheimer's. |
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Ottawa caregiver charged with defrauding elderly woman |
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Sunday, 24 December 2006 |
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A home care worker in Ottawa was recently charged with fraud after police confiscated Christmas gifts after executing a search warrant against her home. The presents were paid for using the credit and debit cards of the 90-year old woman who was supposed to be in the woman's care. Two others were also charged with various offenses. |
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Supreme court acquits man of elder abuse |
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Monday, 18 December 2006 |
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On Thursday the Supreme Court of Canada in a 7-0 judgement acquitted a retirement home manager of elder abuse. Ramnarine Khelawon was charged with aggravated assault and uttering death threats. |
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Ontario announces hearings for Bill 140 |
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Sunday, 10 December 2006 |
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In a press release to Canada Newswire, the Government of Ontario has announced that Bill 140 has passed second reading and is now in committee. Accordingly, there will now be hearings across the province, although the locations have not yet been announced. |
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