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New resources to support respiratory health for older Canadians during cold and flu season

With cold and flu season upon us, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is introducing a series of resources designed to help older adults make informed choices about recommended immunizations to protect them from respiratory and other diseases. These resources include practical guides and...

UHN researchers deploy VR in search for enhanced care solutions

Imagine hearing your father singing the tunes of Jacques Brel, one of the most influential chanson singers and songwriters of the 20th century, after years of silence. A virtual tour of Paris succeeded where other interventions had failed. “His family was laughing so hard nurses stopped...

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New funding for long-term care homes to help prevent hospital and emergency room visits

The Ontario government is investing in two programs in York Region that will expand...

The impact of the built environment on an aging population

n an episode of the popular Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” Frankie (played by...

Monitoring system for seniors puts privacy first

Of course your mother wants to stay in her own home. She’s lived there...

Collaborating virtually to improve long-term care during the pandemic

A study led by Dr. Akber Mithani, Regional Medical Director, Janice Sorensen, Research Lead...

Collaborating virtually to improve long-term care

Team-building and face-to-face meetings were limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the long-term care...

IPAC Canada Develops Essential New Course to Support Long-Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Leads

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) is launching a comprehensive training program tailored...

Screening project to better protect residents in long-term care

The prevalence of Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) is increasing in B.C. with new cases reported...

Revolutionizing palliative care: Humber River Health’s Hospice @ Home Initiative

As one of Canada’s largest acute care hospitals, Humber River Health (Humber) is dedicated...

Assessing and treating swallowing disorders

After a year of living with a tube that delivered food directly to his...

Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions

Caregivers are the invisible backbone of our healthcare systems. They contribute three times as...

Transformation project reducing unnecessary emergency department transfers from long-term care homes

William Osler Health System (Osler) has partnered with McMaster University (McMaster) on a system-level...

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Working toward achieving the Quintuple Aim using holistic patient data

A new demonstration study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) combined patient-reported...

COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

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Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in...

AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the...