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depression in older adults: resources for prevention, recovery and resilience
these tools can help if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of depression.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29 2023
depression is the most common mental health problem for older adults, but it is not an expected part of aging. getty

understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
participate in a survey to help ccsmh identify opportunities in the development of new resources related to bpsd.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29 2023
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (bpsd) can affect the quality of life for people living with dementia. getty

hiv positive: the fight continues for better testing, access to care and overall outcomes
individuals living with hiv not only deal with the complexities of managing their health but also shoulder an unequal burden that includes issues like poverty, depression, mental health struggles and substance use.
maja begovic
hiv/aids
sep 25 2023
according to the latest numbers, in 2020, canada saw around 1,520 new hiv infections.

machado: prescriptions for pleasure reimagines care in a system that can barely hold itself up
sexual satisfaction, social connections, and spending time in nature are all things that impact our physical and emotional well-being — just as important as anything we can get from a pharmacy.
lisa machado
mental health
sep 25 2023
about 20 per cent of patients consult their family doctors for social issues, an indication that maybe proponents of social prescribing are, in fact, onto something. getty

how i care for als: a lonely journey through anticipatory grief
anticipatory grief is the experience of the emotions associated with grief before an expected loss happens. for jennifer hutton, it's an unshakeable reality.
andrew robichaud
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
sep 25 2023
jennifer and don hutton kept their promise to each other to move to nova scotia, and have since fallen in love with hiking throughout the province.

machado: having an 'easier' time with a disease doesn't make it any less awful
making comparisons is a fundamental human tendency, but when it comes to health issues, an important part of supporting patients and caregivers is always making space for their own perspectives of what they are facing.
lisa machado
cancer
sep 20 2023
everyone experiences health issues differently, even if the disease is the same. getty

alzheimer's disease in canada: stats, resources and impact on canadians
by 2050, it’s expected that more than 1.7 million canadians will be living with dementia — with an average of 685 individuals being diagnosed each day.
corey deeth
alzheimer's disease
sep 20 2023
while there’s no current cure for alzheimer’s disease, there are medications available to reduce the rate of cognitive decline, or help manage symptoms such as difficulty with language, cognitive skills, and physical mobility.

doctor's orders: alzheimer’s disease can be slowed with proper treatment and research
“alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. and knowing about it early is helpful because it empowers the person living with the disease," dr. roger wong says.
karen hawthorne
alzheimer's disease
sep 18 2023
reaching out for support and resources can be a huge boost for caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease, helping them learn how to effectively communicate with their loved one, discuss financial issues and future planning for the future.
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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depression in older adults: resources for prevention, recovery and resilience
these tools can help if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of depression.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29 2023
depression is the most common mental health problem for older adults, but it is not an expected part of aging. getty

understanding the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
participate in a survey to help ccsmh identify opportunities in the development of new resources related to bpsd.
canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health
canadian coalition for seniors' mental health
sep 29 2023
behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (bpsd) can affect the quality of life for people living with dementia. getty

hiv positive: the fight continues for better testing, access to care and overall outcomes
individuals living with hiv not only deal with the complexities of managing their health but also shoulder an unequal burden that includes issues like poverty, depression, mental health struggles and substance use.
maja begovic
hiv/aids
sep 25 2023
according to the latest numbers, in 2020, canada saw around 1,520 new hiv infections.

machado: prescriptions for pleasure reimagines care in a system that can barely hold itself up
sexual satisfaction, social connections, and spending time in nature are all things that impact our physical and emotional well-being — just as important as anything we can get from a pharmacy.
lisa machado
mental health
sep 25 2023
about 20 per cent of patients consult their family doctors for social issues, an indication that maybe proponents of social prescribing are, in fact, onto something. getty
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

how i care for als: a lonely journey through anticipatory grief
anticipatory grief is the experience of the emotions associated with grief before an expected loss happens. for jennifer hutton, it's an unshakeable reality.
andrew robichaud
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
sep 25 2023
jennifer and don hutton kept their promise to each other to move to nova scotia, and have since fallen in love with hiking throughout the province.

machado: having an 'easier' time with a disease doesn't make it any less awful
making comparisons is a fundamental human tendency, but when it comes to health issues, an important part of supporting patients and caregivers is always making space for their own perspectives of what they are facing.
lisa machado
cancer
sep 20 2023
everyone experiences health issues differently, even if the disease is the same. getty

alzheimer's disease in canada: stats, resources and impact on canadians
by 2050, it’s expected that more than 1.7 million canadians will be living with dementia — with an average of 685 individuals being diagnosed each day.
corey deeth
alzheimer's disease
sep 20 2023
while there’s no current cure for alzheimer’s disease, there are medications available to reduce the rate of cognitive decline, or help manage symptoms such as difficulty with language, cognitive skills, and physical mobility.

doctor's orders: alzheimer’s disease can be slowed with proper treatment and research
“alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. and knowing about it early is helpful because it empowers the person living with the disease," dr. roger wong says.
karen hawthorne
alzheimer's disease
sep 18 2023
reaching out for support and resources can be a huge boost for caregivers of people with alzheimer's disease, helping them learn how to effectively communicate with their loved one, discuss financial issues and future planning for the future.
powered by
diabetes canada

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