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Innovators

By rehabmagazine September 29, 2022 0

Knit one, pearl two The therapeutic benefits of crafting with wool By Ellen B. Rubin Who would have thought that an activity as simple as knitting and crochet has the power to change lives? When I picked up the hobby to get through a difficult time in my life many years ago, my background as […]

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The toxic drug crisis: How it looks from the frontlines

By rehabmagazine September 27, 2022 0

By Jen St. Denis and Moira Wyton British Columbia lost more people to toxic drugs in 2021 than ever before. At least 2,224 people died. Every month or two, the government says it’s moving as quickly as it can but frontline workers staffing overdose prevention sites, doing outreach in encampments, reversing overdoses and connecting people […]

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Vaccines for the next pandemic

By rehabmagazine September 21, 2022 0

A prescription for Canada The frequency of viral outbreaks and pandemics in the last two decades, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, has focused attention on Canada’s lack of preparedness, vaccine supply shortages and production self-sufficiency. There have been calls for a new public agency to develop and produce vaccines for the next pandemic. However, this […]

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Better access to COPD therapy

By rehabmagazine September 21, 2022 0

By Tammie Fournier, Lisa Curtis and Robyn Palk Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is the gold standard treatment for people living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), yet less than 1% of Canadians with COPD have access to this important therapy. Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is an education and exercise-based program typically offered three times a week for

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New report highlights

By rehabmagazine September 14, 2022 0

Gaps and priorities for Parkinson’s community By Jacquie Micallef In early 2022, Parkinson Canada’s National Advocacy Roundtable Report was released after a series of eight regional roundtables, followed by a national session that involved diverse participant representation. Their purpose was to listen to the realities and unmet needs of the Parkinson’s community and

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What we’re reading

By rehabmagazine September 12, 2022 0

A selection from Rehab’s editors How to maintain a healthy brain People living in Western nations can expect to live a considerably longer life than 100 years ago largely due to improvements in healthcare and defeat of infectious diseases. It is, however, a double-edged sword. The body could well keep going but the brain might […]

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Baby on board

By rehabmagazine September 7, 2022 0

A joystick and wheels help tiny tots By Louise Kinross A motorized chair that a baby with disabilities controls with a joystick to explore their environment was named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time magazine. The Explorer Mini, by Swedish wheelchair-maker Permobil, looks a bit like the top of a high chair […]

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The Leading Edge

By rehabmagazine September 1, 2022 0

Study finds that colourful road art prevents traffic accidents by 50% By Madeleine Muzdakis Murals are beautiful to look at, but can they make our cities and towns safer? A new report by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Sam Schwartz Consulting studied the safety impact of murals on the asphalt of streets and crosswalks. The report found […]

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Excellence in LTC

By rehabmagazine August 30, 2022 0

A careful balancing act By Dr. Ashley Flanagan and Dr. Samir Sinha The pandemic has amplified long-standing and pervasive issues and challenges within Canada’s long-term care (LTC) settings. In response to the federal government’s commitment to improve, the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Health Standards Organization (HSO), and Canadian Standards Association (CSA

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Indigenous child welfare revamp

By rehabmagazine August 26, 2022 0

A need to focus on mental health and two-generation solutions By Nicole Letourneau The federal government and First Nations of Canada have reached a landmark $40 billion agreement that will compensate people harmed by Canada’s on-reserve child welfare system. Not only will this help right a historic wrong, but the agreement sets aside half […]

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