How a care program could improve the lives of people with advanced dementia
Staff in nursing homes are being encouraged to learn about the Namaste Care program to enhance the quality of life for residents with dementia.
Jun 14, 2022
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Staff in nursing homes are being encouraged to learn about the Namaste Care program to enhance the quality of life for residents with dementia.
Jun 14, 2022
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In the next 10 years, the number of Canadians living with frailty will grow to more than two million. Frailty matters because it not only affects seniors' ability to function, but also puts their health at risk.
Apr 8, 2022
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The issues and experiences that matter most to young Canadians right now might surprise you. They are ready to lead a new conversation.
Feb 1, 2022
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Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnosis may unintentionally impact social relationships and activity.
Nov 9, 2021
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In 1966, The Beatles cemented the plight of lonely older people in the popular imagination with "Eleanor Rigby," a song that turned pop music on its head when it stayed at No. 1 on the British charts for four weeks. Today, ...
Jul 7, 2021
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People who struggle with social anxiety might experience increased distress related to mask-wearing during and even after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 21, 2021
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James Cook University researchers have found three lifestyle factors that predispose bullied adolescents to plan or attempt suicide.
Jun 3, 2021
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Frequent use of social media may not amount to the same as addiction, according to research at the University of Strathclyde.
Apr 20, 2021
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Scientists have identified a group of people who appear to be remarkably resilient in that they do not report experiencing mental health difficulties despite dementia or cognitive impairment.
Mar 26, 2021
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Older people who report greater levels of social engagement have more robust gray matter in regions of the brain relevant in dementia, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School ...
Oct 19, 2020
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