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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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