Virtual reality and dementia care
Imagine walking into a long-term care facility where residents living with dementia have access to headsets that immerse […]
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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 […]
A collaborative approach to medication management
It’s safe to say Dr. Joanne Ho – an internist, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist – wears many hats. […]
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 […]
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 […]
