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- COVID-19: Navigating Risk for People with FTD and their Familiesby Lauren Gauthier on February 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Dear Friends, As our understanding of COVID-19 evolves, I wanted to write you to share expert information and guidance, drawing from members of […]
- COVID-19: Navigating Risk for People with FTD and their Familiesby Lauren Gauthier on February 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Dear Friends, As our understanding of COVID-19 evolves, I wanted to write you to share expert information and guidance, drawing from members of […]
- Your Story Matters: Join AFTD’s March 5th EL-PFDD Meetingby Lauren Gauthier on February 23, 2021 at 11:29 am
We’re just days away from an important event for our community, and it’s not too late to get involved! On March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., […]
- Your Story Matters: Join AFTD’s March 5th EL-PFDD Meetingby Lauren Gauthier on February 23, 2021 at 11:29 am
We’re just days away from an important event for our community, and it’s not too late to get involved! On March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., […]
- Webinar: Brain-Behavior Connections in Frontotemporal Degenerationby Lauren Gauthier on February 20, 2021 at 5:29 am
The cognitive and behavioral changes experienced in FTD are closely related to the loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. […]
- Play Highlights Possible PPA Link Between “Bolero” Composer and Painterby Adriana Fraser on February 19, 2021 at 3:14 pm
UnRavelled, a new play written by Jake Broder, tells the uniquely connected story of two artists, French composer Maurice Ravel and Canadian painter […]
- My journey as a carer: From a dragging daughter to a ‘Dragon Daughter’by Taylor Paatalo on February 12, 2021 at 8:30 am
Lily Liu, a former communications professional in the non-profit sector, writes about her unique journey as an immigrant family caregiver in the […]
- Unveiling Gynethotics: The Emergent Technology Designed to Treat Female Pelvic Floor Disordersby Arielle Townsend on February 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Canadian startup, Cosm Medical, is leveraging new technology to help improve the lives of women living with Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) – a group […]
- New Toolkit Empowers Caregivers and People Affected by Dementiaby Arielle Townsend on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Guest post by Isabel Terrell, VHA Home HealthCare As family caregivers experience new barriers and challenges amid the second wave of COVID-19, a […]
- It’s Time We Got Serious about Pressure Injuries- Canadian Startup Rehabtronics Shows us Howby Arielle Townsend on January 28, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Pressure injuries (also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores) pose a significant challenge for the Canadian and global healthcare system, […]
- Revisiting Canada’s National Dementia Strategy | CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, Ep 19by Arielle Townsend on January 26, 2021 at 2:23 am
In 2017, the Canadian Government passed the National Strategy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Act, requiring the federal Minster of […]
- COVID-19 Won’t Stop These Digital Innovators from Making a Positive Impact in Senior Careby Arielle Townsend on January 19, 2021 at 2:52 pm
COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on long-term care residents, hospital staff, and older adults with underlying health complications, […]
- Meet the Finalists of CABHI’s MC² Market Readiness Programby Arielle Townsend on January 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm
* The COSM Medical team, pictured above, is one of six companies accepted into the second cohort of CABHI’s MC2 Market Readiness program. In […]
- Lived Experience: A Conversation about Dementia & Technology from an Older Adult Perspective| CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, Episode 18by Arielle Townsend on January 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen an influx of digital aging and brain health solutions designed to mitigate the virus’ impact on older […]
- Italian national dementia plan to receive funding for first timeby Taylor Paatalo on January 5, 2021 at 11:42 am
Though Italy's National Dementia Plan was first approved in 2014, this is the first time that the plan will receive funding by the Italian government.
- Caregiving, Sleep and Dementia | Community of Innovation Podcast, Episode 17by Arielle Townsend on December 22, 2020 at 4:47 am
On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, we talk about sleep and its impact on people living with dementia and their caregivers. […]
- How to Submit a Successful Spark-ON Applicationby Arielle Townsend on December 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Are you an Ontario-based healthcare professional or a senior-focused organization with a great idea to improve the lives of older adults and their […]
- Baycrest@Home Launches New Self-care Tool for Family Caregiversby Arielle Townsend on December 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm
When her father received a diagnosis of early onset dementia, Sharon did not hesitate to step-in as one of his caregivers. Two years later, she […]
- ADI’s 34th international and 1st virtual conference opensby Taylor Paatalo on December 9, 2020 at 11:30 pm
ADI 2020 will take place from Thursday, 10 December until Saturday, 12 December and feature over 1,500 delegates from around the world.
- People with dementia must be priority for COVID-19 vaccine accessby Taylor Paatalo on December 9, 2020 at 11:29 pm
People with dementia must be included in the priority groups for new COVID-19 vaccines, both in care homes and at home, say Alzheimer’s Disease […]
- COVID-19: Navigating Risk for People with FTD and their Familiesby Lauren Gauthier on February 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Dear Friends, As our understanding of COVID-19 evolves, I wanted to write you to share expert information and guidance, drawing from members of […]
- COVID-19: Navigating Risk for People with FTD and their Familiesby Lauren Gauthier on February 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm
Dear Friends, As our understanding of COVID-19 evolves, I wanted to write you to share expert information and guidance, drawing from members of […]
- Your Story Matters: Join AFTD’s March 5th EL-PFDD Meetingby Lauren Gauthier on February 23, 2021 at 11:29 am
We’re just days away from an important event for our community, and it’s not too late to get involved! On March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., […]
- Your Story Matters: Join AFTD’s March 5th EL-PFDD Meetingby Lauren Gauthier on February 23, 2021 at 11:29 am
We’re just days away from an important event for our community, and it’s not too late to get involved! On March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., […]
- Webinar: Brain-Behavior Connections in Frontotemporal Degenerationby Lauren Gauthier on February 20, 2021 at 5:29 am
The cognitive and behavioral changes experienced in FTD are closely related to the loss of neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. […]
- Play Highlights Possible PPA Link Between “Bolero” Composer and Painterby Adriana Fraser on February 19, 2021 at 3:14 pm
UnRavelled, a new play written by Jake Broder, tells the uniquely connected story of two artists, French composer Maurice Ravel and Canadian painter […]
- My journey as a carer: From a dragging daughter to a ‘Dragon Daughter’by Taylor Paatalo on February 12, 2021 at 8:30 am
Lily Liu, a former communications professional in the non-profit sector, writes about her unique journey as an immigrant family caregiver in the […]
- Unveiling Gynethotics: The Emergent Technology Designed to Treat Female Pelvic Floor Disordersby Arielle Townsend on February 9, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Canadian startup, Cosm Medical, is leveraging new technology to help improve the lives of women living with Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFDs) – a group […]
- New Toolkit Empowers Caregivers and People Affected by Dementiaby Arielle Townsend on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Guest post by Isabel Terrell, VHA Home HealthCare As family caregivers experience new barriers and challenges amid the second wave of COVID-19, a […]
- It’s Time We Got Serious about Pressure Injuries- Canadian Startup Rehabtronics Shows us Howby Arielle Townsend on January 28, 2021 at 2:30 pm
Pressure injuries (also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores) pose a significant challenge for the Canadian and global healthcare system, […]
- Revisiting Canada’s National Dementia Strategy | CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, Ep 19by Arielle Townsend on January 26, 2021 at 2:23 am
In 2017, the Canadian Government passed the National Strategy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Act, requiring the federal Minster of […]
- COVID-19 Won’t Stop These Digital Innovators from Making a Positive Impact in Senior Careby Arielle Townsend on January 19, 2021 at 2:52 pm
COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact on long-term care residents, hospital staff, and older adults with underlying health complications, […]
- Meet the Finalists of CABHI’s MC² Market Readiness Programby Arielle Townsend on January 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm
* The COSM Medical team, pictured above, is one of six companies accepted into the second cohort of CABHI’s MC2 Market Readiness program. In […]
- Lived Experience: A Conversation about Dementia & Technology from an Older Adult Perspective| CABHI’s Community of Innovation Podcast, Episode 18by Arielle Townsend on January 7, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen an influx of digital aging and brain health solutions designed to mitigate the virus’ impact on older […]
- Italian national dementia plan to receive funding for first timeby Taylor Paatalo on January 5, 2021 at 11:42 am
Though Italy's National Dementia Plan was first approved in 2014, this is the first time that the plan will receive funding by the Italian government.
- Caregiving, Sleep and Dementia | Community of Innovation Podcast, Episode 17by Arielle Townsend on December 22, 2020 at 4:47 am
On this episode of CABHI’s Community of Innovation podcast, we talk about sleep and its impact on people living with dementia and their caregivers. […]
- How to Submit a Successful Spark-ON Applicationby Arielle Townsend on December 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Are you an Ontario-based healthcare professional or a senior-focused organization with a great idea to improve the lives of older adults and their […]
- Baycrest@Home Launches New Self-care Tool for Family Caregiversby Arielle Townsend on December 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm
When her father received a diagnosis of early onset dementia, Sharon did not hesitate to step-in as one of his caregivers. Two years later, she […]
- ADI’s 34th international and 1st virtual conference opensby Taylor Paatalo on December 9, 2020 at 11:30 pm
ADI 2020 will take place from Thursday, 10 December until Saturday, 12 December and feature over 1,500 delegates from around the world.
- People with dementia must be priority for COVID-19 vaccine accessby Taylor Paatalo on December 9, 2020 at 11:29 pm
People with dementia must be included in the priority groups for new COVID-19 vaccines, both in care homes and at home, say Alzheimer’s Disease […]
- Child sleep experts up all night – so parents don’t have to be by Jeff Renaud on February 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm
A recent study found that more than 90 per cent of parents want to change something about their child’s sleep....
The post Child sleep experts up […]
- Human rights law provides transparent, fair framework for vaccine allocationsby Jeff Renaud on February 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm
Study recommends governments adopt an intersectional approach to understanding how vulnerabilities and disadvantages affect a person’s health. […]
- Study pinpoints role of language disruptions in psychosisby Crystal Mackay on February 18, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Patients with psychosis may experience communication difficulties because non-language parts of the brain are trying to manage communications tasks, […]
- ‘Perseverance’ pays off for Western Space alumnusby Jeff Renaud on February 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm
Western alumnus Raymond Francis serves as an engineer on NASA’s science operations team for the Perseverance rover, which is set to land in Jezero […]
- Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infectionby Crystal Mackay on February 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis are particularly vulnerable to contracting and dying from COVID-19, a Western-led study found.
The […]
- Child sleep experts up all night – so parents don’t have to be by Jeff Renaud on February 26, 2021 at 4:43 pm
A recent study found that more than 90 per cent of parents want to change something about their child’s sleep.... The post Child sleep experts up […]
- Human rights law provides transparent, fair framework for vaccine allocationsby Jeff Renaud on February 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm
Study recommends governments adopt an intersectional approach to understanding how vulnerabilities and disadvantages affect a person’s health. […]
- Study pinpoints role of language disruptions in psychosisby Crystal Mackay on February 18, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Patients with psychosis may experience communication difficulties because non-language parts of the brain are trying to manage communications tasks, […]
- ‘Perseverance’ pays off for Western Space alumnusby Jeff Renaud on February 17, 2021 at 8:59 pm
Western alumnus Raymond Francis serves as an engineer on NASA’s science operations team for the Perseverance rover, which is set to land in Jezero […]
- Dialysis patients four times more likely to die from COVID-19 infectionby Crystal Mackay on February 11, 2021 at 1:30 pm
Patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis are particularly vulnerable to contracting and dying from COVID-19, a Western-led study found. The […]
