By Dr. Lucy Hone How do you cope through the tough moments that follow loss? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come with fortitude and grace.
A respected worldwide clinical decision support resource that is associated with improved health outcomes, UpToDate has been shown to positively influence patient care and hospital performance. Subscription based, it serves as a helpful education tool for a variety of health professionals. While many knowledge areas are not available to the public, Walters Kluwer, a global
A thoughtfully produced 7-step guide for health professionals faced with the painful task of contacting loved ones after the death of a relative from COVID-19 from Oxford Hospital Charities. psych.ox.ac.uk
To assist retailers with making stores accessible for customers and employees, the Retail Council of Canada has developed this free downloadable 92-page guidebook. With helpful background information, tips and resources from community organizations, this is a must read for every store, gallery and restaurant owner!
By Cal Newport Exhausted by your inbox? The time has come for bold changes, according to Newport who walks his reader through latest trends and how to make a world without e-mail happen.
By Andrew Sixsmith, Judith Sixsmith, Mei Lan Fang, Becky Horst Using a new term, AgeTech, this book explores real-world benefits for older adults from information and communication technologies (ICTs), robotics, mobile, artificial intelligence, ambient systems, and pervasive computing. The authors also address research and policy challenges. Morgan & Claypool
By Jim Boswell Well-known and recognized expert in creating high-performing, highly engaged physician partnerships, Jim Boswell talks about creating a culture that engages physicians to contribute fully as active leaders. Boswell takes the reader through many real-life strategies and ways to create a collaborative environment based upon trust. Clovercroft Publishing
A selection from Rehab’s editors The benefits of getting stronger with endurance exercise They go far beyond achieving Chris Hemsworth’s biceps or Halle Berry’s abs. Strong muscles can actually help people live longer and stay active later into their sunset years. While it is established that cardio and weight lifting build muscle, new research shines […]
Despite overall decline, early death rate differences have widened between people with high and low income and education. By Uyen Vu Although death rates have fallen across all socioeconomic groups in Canada, inequalities in premature mortality—or death below the age of 75—have widened between people with the highest and lowest earnings and education levels over […]
Long periods of inactivity. Just as weightlessness in space can adversely impact the health of astronauts, long periods of bed rest can be seriously detrimental to the wellness of older adults. To understand the risks of inactivity on the human body and the effectiveness of preventative measures, a recent research partnership between the Canadian Space […]
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