Viewing articles in the ‘Continuing Care’ topic.
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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January 8, 2025
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing in skin and wound care training for up to 400 long-term care home staff and is helping homes purchase diagnostic equipment as part of the Your Health plan to connect residents with faster, more convenient access to care, while reducing avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays.
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January 8, 2025
TORONTO – AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home care solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Bayshore HealthCare to advance home care delivery through its scalable and AI-powered technology platform. Bayshore is one of Canada’s largest home health organizations with over 18,000 employees providing care to more than 350,000 Canadians annually.
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December 23, 2024
MONTREAL – OROT, the connected health incubator of the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, is proud to announce a new partnership with Gravity Rehabilitation. This collaboration aims to co-develop a mobility training tool for children who need motorized wheelchairs.
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December 18, 2024
SURREY, BC – Sleep is an essential part of life but for many long-term care residents, health conditions often wreak havoc on their quality of sleep. When people aren’t sleeping well, they’re more likely to get up at night and fall, which can cause serious injuries.
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December 18, 2024
TORONTO – A new release of the TELUS Mental Health Index reveals an alarming decline in the mental health of workers in Canada. The Index shows mental health challenges intensifying across all sectors and regions, with financial stress significantly impacting productivity for 23 percent of workers.
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December 11, 2024
TORONTO – Mednow, which offers a digital health and pharmacy platform, and Integracare Inc., a market leader in private home healthcare services, are pleased to announce a partnership aimed at addressing one of Canada’s most pressing healthcare challenges: supporting seniors in aging safely and comfortably at home.
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