Improving seniors’ brain health, one habit at a time
Mr. G. is a 72-year-old retired businessman living in Nova Scotia. With a family history of dementia, a […]
Aging at Home
Now Hear This: Hearing-related technology for older adults and caregivers
For National Audiology Month, our guest blogger Laurie Orlov writes about hearing-related tech. You can also learn more […]
Voice First: Speaking up about health and wellness
Voice First is changing health and wellness offerings today. Already the predicted capability to speak a request or instruction without […]
Digital initiative gives isolated seniors access to therapeutic activities
We’ve known for decades that therapeutic recreation—using engaging activities like music, games, or sports to enhance a person’s […]
Could smart home living benefit seniors with early-stage dementia?
Smart homes for seniors? The two make an unlikely match—but one CABHI-funded project is evaluating how living in […]
Four technology categories to remotely monitor a paid caregiver
The boom in home care has side effects — turnover and risk. We want to trust home care workers […]
Virtual reality program aims to help seniors with cognitive impairment ...
Fitness video games—think Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution—are commonly associated with adolescents. These exercise programs (also called […]
Creating a virtual village for caregivers
Baycrest research assistant Chanile Vines knows what it’s like to care for a loved one with dementia. She […]
Simplifying dementia care through technology
As more and more Canadians live with dementia, they’re being treated in multiple locations and by multiple healthcare […]
Volunteer program helps residents with dementia explore meaningful activities
“Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish and […]
Virtual reality and dementia care
Imagine walking into a long-term care facility where residents living with dementia have access to headsets that immerse […]
CABHI workshop inspires students to brainstorm senior-sector innovations
Often times, the best ideas surface when people with different perspectives join forces. Earlier this month, the Baycrest-led […]
