App offers a common language to care providers of seniors
Like many innovations in healthcare, the Sensory Observation System (SOS) Checklist App came about after a clinician noticed […]
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Transforming a memory program for seniors into an online tool
Transforming a clinically validated intervention into an e-learning tool takes a lot of work. Just ask Cindy Plunkett, […]
Support group gives caregivers in rural Canada the network they ...
A psychiatric nurse by training, Peter White started noticing something was going on with his family member in […]
A platform for educating caregivers and patients with dementia
Receiving a diagnosis like dementia is often overwhelming for patients and their families. It’s nearly impossible for healthcare […]
Spreading the knowledge: the impact of dance in dementia care
Dance has the ability to move people literally and figuratively. It’s no different with seniors experiencing dementia. “Dementia, […]
Bringing the power of play to dementia care
Who says playing is just for children? Adults can benefit from a dose of creativity and fun as […]
Biking with a twist: the wheels are rolling on CABHI-supported ...
UPDATE – CABHI had the opportunity to connect with an older adult named Isabella, a long-term care resident […]
An audiologist’s quest to empower seniors through hearing
Picture this: you’re sitting at a restaurant with your friends and family. There’s tons of noise around you, […]
Adding a social, tech-savvy layer to falls prevention
Being able to take a casual stroll to a friend’s house or the nearest convenience store is something […]
Adding an automated touch to medication compliance
Believe it or not, more than 20 per cent of nursing home admissions are linked to medication noncompliance. […]
A marketplace for seniors: collaboration with CABHI helps Ontario-based uCarenet ...
Like many innovations, uCarenet’s solution was born out of a personal problem. Ontario-raised entrepreneur NectariCharitakis was working abroad, […]
The art of connecting in dementia: new program promotes creativity, ...
The day Diane found out her spouse was diagnosed with dementia is one she will never forget. “The […]
