Viewing articles in the ‘Continuing Care’ topic.
August 5, 2026
TORONTO - A study led by Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Michael Garron Hospital, Humber River Health and the University of Toronto, in partnership with 20 long-term care (LTC) homes across Toronto, has found that on-site rapid testing for respiratory infections results in fewer transfers to the emergency department among LTC residents.
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June 17, 2026
KITCHENER–WATERLOO, Ont. - Elderella, a family caregiving platform for elder care, has received funding from the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest. Awarded through CABHI’s Ignite program, the funding will support Elderella’s development and the Elderella Elder Care Study. During the study, the team will watch how families use Elderella and gather their input, so what gets built truly helps the people who need it most.
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May 1, 2026
Canada’s Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill S5) reinforces expectations for interoperability and vendor alignment, but success will be in the operational details: standardized definitions and consent models people can follow, role-based access that is defensible under privacy law, data stewardship across organizations, and governance that can survive turnover. Read More
April 22, 2026
TORONTO - A new AI & Aging Council, convened by AGE-WELL, has been established to provide strategic guidance on the responsible development, use and governance of artificial intelligence for aging populations in Canada.
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April 22, 2026
TORONTO - VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) has made its myVHA Client Portal easier to navigate for clients and their families with a new feature called the Evha AI Assistant. Thanks to Evha, myVHA Client Portal users can now access even more information and support.
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April 15, 2026
OSHAWA, Ont. - The Sienna for Seniors Foundation has made a transformational $1 million gift to Ontario Tech University to establish the Sienna Senior Living Research Centre for Healthy Aging and Happiness, advancing research focused on improving the lives of older adults in Canada.
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April 1, 2026
TORONTO - CHAH AI Care and Quoted Tech have announced a strategic partnership to build and deploy Comprehensive Healthcare at Home (CHAH) Support Hubs, among the first Canadian-made AI-powered home healthcare solutions purpose-built to bring continuous, proactive monitoring to seniors and medically complex patients living at home.
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March 31, 2026
LONDON, ONT. – For community-based providers in Canada, delivering personal attendant services requires constant coordination, accurate documentation, and the ability to monitor and respond to trends in service delivery. Read More
March 31, 2026
Most seniors in Canada want to stay in their homes as they age but struggle to stay connected to family and caregivers. Many of them require help with basic daily tasks like using the phone and managing their medication. Read More
March 31, 2026
It is rare that an informal meeting at a technology development event turns into an 18-month journey of adaptation and discovery. What began as a conversation at MTL Connect in 2022 evolved into a real-world pilot of a solution that promises to change how we protect our most vulnerable residents: the LISA solution by Living Safe. Read More