At Universo Santi, in the southern Spanish city of Jerez, integrating people with disabilities into the workforce is business as usual. Their haute cuisine might soon have the recognition of the Michelin Guide as well. Aside from running a Mediterranean kitchen with the history and legacy of Santi Santamaria that proudly respects native and pure […]
By Matthew Walker An eye-opening reflection, Why We Sleep reflects on sleep deprivation and its adverse effects, including reduced productivity, unhappiness and an increased risk of diseases. A New York Times bestseller, the book discusses the stages of sleep, its major benefits and the drawbacks of sleep missed, and provides tips to sleep better. It […]
Why are you blind? Do you ever use your disability as an excuse to skip to the front of the line? What’s wrong with your face? Can you have sex? Tourette’s is just tics and swearing, right? These are but a few of the questions most of us are afraid to ask. Now, thanks to […]
By Kevin Spurgaitis Wandering, hallucinations—and anxiety-fuelled outbursts associated with sundown syndrome—are the most common dementia behaviours. And they can be serious sources of stress for both long-term care residents and personal support workers (PSWs) alike. But when it comes to engaging with people living with dementia, a new philosophy and practice is emerging
Toward the elimination of cervical cancer In Canada, human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 99 per cent of all cervical cancers, and one in four women diagnosed will die from cervical cancer this year. At the 75th Annual Conference of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SOGC), held in Halifax in June, one of the keynote sessions […]
By Jane Teasdale Empathy is a complex, multidimensional, social and neurological process that has evolved and been naturally selected in humans over millions of years. In care-based relationships, both the cared-for and the carer are impacted by its absence. Without “empathy” we are at risk of omitting areas of neurological processing and brain function that […]
By Jane Teasdale Without “empathy” we are at risk of omitting areas of neurological processing and brain function that affect not only our health and well-being, but also our ability to nurture effective relationships. The ability to be empathic has been linked to better social interactions, and higher levels of trust and cooperation. But it […]
Twice as likely to disrupt the work of women. By Uyen Vu Despite their growing numbers in the workforce, women continue to bear the greatest responsibility when it comes to the impact of eldercare on work. According to an Institute for Work & Health (IWH) study published recently in The Journals of Gerontology, women are much […]
Following the immortal words written by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, baby boomers are about to shake things up…again! For their next hit, listen for their influence on seniors, aging well and the role of caregivers. By Shirlee Sharkey Baby boomers—those born after the Second World War, between around 1946 and 1964—are often […]
By Rick Hansen Last year, Canadian history was made as the federal government started the process of introducing ground-breaking accessibility legislation. Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act, is aimed at improving the way federal institutions and organizations interact with citizens with disabilities. The bill was tabled on June 20, 2018, and if passed, will mark […]
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