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[Article] Home Support Opportunities In BC
Gravitii Technologies | Dr. Kevin Wade
Community care – and especially care of the elderly – is a frequently neglected area of medicine.
[Article] Enhancing Homecare with Technology Solutions
Gravitii Technologies | Jeff Goreski
As people live longer and chronic diseases become more common, the need for innovative technology solutions in home care is growing.
[Report] Potential lateral and upstream consequences in the development and implementation of social prescribing in Australia
Candice Oster and Svetlana Bogomolova
This research paper discusses the implementation of social prescribing in Australia and highlights the existing inequities in Australia's health outcomes. The authors argue that while social prescribing has been successful in countries like the UK and the USA, there is a need for a systematic approa
[Report] Non-medicine interventions for sleep problems in dementia
Cochrane
People with dementia frequently have sleep problems including an increase in the length and number of awakenings and an increased amount of light sleep.
[Resource] Staying active during the summer: Tips for older adults
McMaster University
Here are some tips to help you make the most of the summer months while staying active and safe.
[Resource] Understanding West Nile and Lyme disease
McMaster University
Dr. Mark Loeb discusses the symptoms and the complications of these diseases and how to protect yourself.
Food Security Now
Community Food Centres Canada
Nearly 1 in 4 people across Canada can’t afford to put food on the table. Get stats for your riding.
[Video] When kids, teens and young adults provide dementia care: A real-life story from young caregivers
Alzheimer Society of Canada
In this video, four siblings of different ages speak about being young caregivers for their grandmother living with dementia
[RESOURCE] Launch of GBA+ Toolkit
NAFC | IYC | FCM
Honouring Spaces for 2S+ & IndigiQueer Inclusivity,” toolkit.
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