Viewing articles in the ‘Continuing Care’ topic.
July 16, 2025
MONTREAL — MEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL, two leaders in the AgeTech sector, are pleased to announce the second cohort of 20 collaborative projects selected as part of envisAGE, an initiative that enables mature AgeTech innovations to be tested and evaluated in real-world settings across Canada with the aim of accelerating their commercialization.
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July 9, 2025
TORONTO – AGE-WELL has launched the 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change, a national pitch competition that spotlights innovators with technology-based solutions designed to support healthy aging.
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May 14, 2025
CALGARY – If we want to reduce social isolation among our aging population, it’s time to look beyond the human touch and seek help from emerging technology instead, says a leading sociology researcher.
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May 7, 2025
TORONTO – Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) in collaboration with MaRS Discovery District is extending and expanding support for the Mobility Unlimited Hub, a program designed to help startups scale groundbreaking active mobility solutions.
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April 23, 2025
BURNABY, BC - Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. Gustavo Balbinot (pictured), an assistant professor in neurorehabilitation, said the research opens doors for the development of new technologies in stroke rehabilitation.
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April 23, 2025
OTTAWA – A unique housing project for people with substance-use disorders will be coming to Ottawa, bearing the name of late actor Matthew Perry (pictured). Matthew Perry House will provide housing, therapy and other services to people who have completed initial addiction treatment, but still need long-term support in their recovery.
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March 12, 2025
KITCHENER, Ont. – Magicare has integrated its advanced sleep monitoring system with PointClickCare, a platform used by over 2,600 nursing homes across North America. This integration offers real-time monitoring of vital signs, in-bed and out-of-bed status, and automated alerts to nursing teams, improving senior care by enabling quicker emergency responses and reducing caregiver strain.
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February 28, 2025
For persons without the use of their hands and arms or limited motor control, the simple joy of eating requires assistance from others. A delicious plate of food at your table might as well be a mile away if no one is there to manually feed it to you. Lacking agency over something so fundamental has meaningful impact on a person’s dignity and quality of life. Read More
February 28, 2025
Stagnation in approach is no longer an option for care-providing organizations looking to thrive in the dynamic healthcare sector. Patient expectations are rising, and there are significant shifts in their preferred mode of care delivery. Read More
February 26, 2025
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trillium Health Partners is launching a four-year study to improve support and better integrate caregivers into healthcare teams. This ground-breaking research is made possible by Trillium Health Partners Foundation through a transformative $2.75 million donation from the Azrieli Foundation and the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence.
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