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According to research by Dr. Nathan Stall, of Toronto, there are an additional 1000 residents across 623 LTC homes in Ontario now taking antipsychotics that were not pre-pandemic. Stall says a new approach is needed going forward to ease the distress among residents.
This discussion is incomplete w/out considering preventative measures. Remaining independent as long as possible in a safe & healthy way is preferable to what we offer currently. huffingtonpost.ca/entry/onta…
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Dear Municipal Leaders-The winter brings additional challenges for those using mobility aids. Sidewalks that are unsafe due to snow and ice mean people stay indoors rather than taking chances leading to social isolation. Please #clearthesidewalks. #safetyfirst #getoutstayactive
We saw that one - it's so important to have a contractor who understands accessibility. Functional and accessible are not the same thing.
Loving @hgtvcanada Family Home Overhaul - I will point out that S1 Ep2 @CherylHickeyETC references producing a ‘completely accessible’ home. While the reno produced a beautiful and far more functional home it is in no way accessible. Language matters.
There are solutions. Consultants including colour designers, accessibility strategists and chefs who specialize in hospital food can help. Physicians can prescribe walking programs just as they prescribe pharmaceuticals. We need to embrace treatments that are more holistic.
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With comments on #COVID19 like poster Charlie McMillan makes, I’d hide my face too. #Unbelievable #ageism
Too young and too much
I can handle anything that comes through that ER door, except today, when the day after Chadwick Boseman passes, I have to tell a Black man in his 40's with 3 young kids that I found metastatic colon cancer on his CT. 😭 S**t ain't fair.
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#didyouknow that removing an area rug is a home modification? Make your home safer by avoiding things that contribute to trips and falls. #homemodification #homemods #homeiswhereichoose
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The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) provides funding for projects that make Canadian communities and workplaces more accessible for persons with disabilities. For more information, visit bit.ly/enablingaccessibility… #GetAccessibleWithADL⁣
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Wear and handle your mask correctly to increase efficacy: facebook.com/watch/?v=190225…
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Think of this chat as home modifications 101 facebook.com/realliferenos/v…
“Mr. Jordan had some time on his hands. He started posting funny little videos of himself in isolation twice a day on Instagram. Today, he has almost 5M followers, a new show and a potential book deal.” #OPAC #OldPeopleAreCool @linkedsenior @Hilar4Charity buff.ly/3g9jHkj
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For an older person struggling with a poor appetite at home, it’s important to make every bite count. Boost a favourite meal or snack with #FoodFirst advice by increasing the calorie & protein content. This helps to prevent weight loss & risk of #malnutrition
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