Viewing articles in the ‘Continuing Care’ topic.
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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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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