
12/23/2020
As the year comes to an end we wanted to wish you and yours all the best. We are out of the office until January 4th.
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
We're looking forward to connecting with you in 2021.
Stay safe & healthy.
High-quality online learning experiences for health care professionals and the public. Part of the Division of e-Learning Innovation at McMaster University.
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As the year comes to an end we wanted to wish you and yours all the best. We are out of the office until January 4th.
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
We're looking forward to connecting with you in 2021.
Stay safe & healthy.
Join us online for the 22nd iGeriCare Live Event. This time Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson of McMaster University will meet virtually to discuss frontotemporal dementia and frontal lobe syndromes.
Damage to the front part of the brain (the frontal lobes) is part of many conditions, including frontotemporal dementia or FTD, also called frontotemporal lobar degeneration. The frontal lobes are important for many major functions including how we plan and organize tasks, our motivation, and how we control a lot of our emotional responses. In this live online event we will discuss the features of frontal lobe disorders and frontotemporal dementia.
The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
If you have a question for our experts, submit it here - https://forms.gle/Y8h5yo5zdYavndQL6
Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events
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Richard Sztramko, MD, FRCPC
Geriatrician, Hamilton Health Sciences
Co-Lead, www.igericare.ca
Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Anthony J Levinson, MD, FRCPC, MSc, MA
Medical Psychiatry, Hamilton Health Sciences
Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation
John R. Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research
Co-Lead, www.igericare.ca and www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
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L’Évaluation du développement de l’enfant est un outil en ligne gratuit qui aide les parents à cerner rapidement les préoccupations qu’ils pourraient avoir au sujet du développement de leur enfant. Elle génère des recommandations personnalisées d’activités fondées sur le jeu et permet d’ouvrir la voie à une discussion plus approfondie avec un professionnel de la petite enfance.
Enfants de 18 mois à 6 ans. Élaboré par des experts du développement de l’enfant de l’Université McMaster et de l’Université de Toronto. https://eyci.healthhq.ca/fr
The Early Years Check-In is a free online tool that helps parents quickly identify any concerns they may have about their child's development. It generates personalized recommendations for play-based activities and sets the stage for further discussion with an early years professional.
For children 18 months to 6 years of age. Developed by experts in child development at McMaster University and the University of Toronto. https://eyci.healthhq.ca/en
Children's social and emotional growth develops rapidly during their kindergarten years. Self-awareness + self-regulation result in behaviors and feelings with respect to emotions.
Develop these skills along with some of these free + interactive activities!
https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca/en/kindergarten/social-and-emotional
There are safety concerns associated with dementia and driving and how/when a fitness-to-drive assessment is done. Age-associated changes and other medical conditions like dementia can affect our abilities to drive safely. Driving is a very complicated skill, and people with even mild cognitive impairment may not be able to drive safely.
#iGeriCare's next Live Event is in less than two days.
Our experts look forward to examining how #dementia impacts a person's ability to drive safely. We'll also look at how/when a fitness-to-drive assessment is done.
Get a reminder - https://evt.mx/dUyywJ15
Eighteen months is a significant milestone in your child's life and a visit to your family physician or other health care provider at this time is important. Help prepare with the Visit Planner.
https://youtu.be/oclv-2E9VLk
Eighteen months is a significant milestone in your child's life and a visit to your family physician or other health care provider at this time is important....
#ICYMI our 'Driving and Dementia' live event was rescheduled to November 19th at 1 PM EST.
We'll be discussing how #dementia impacts an individual's ability to drive safely + how/when a fitness-to-drive assessment is done.
Set up a reminder here https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events
Parents + guardians, identify potential concerns you may have in this digital version of the Early Years Check-In (EYCI) to receive personalized ideas for games & activities you can play with your child to encourage their development.
https://eyci.healthhq.ca/en
As toddlers reach the age of 2-3 years, they are becoming more social and able to separate from their caregivers to interact with others.
Foster their social and emotional skills with these free ideas for fun + educational activities https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca/en/toddlers/social-and-emotional
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If you have cloth mask questions, we've got answers.
#MentalHealth is often a concern for both caregivers and persons with #dementia. It is important to understand how to cope + what treatments may be available.
Explore this iGeriCare lesson to learn more: https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/apathy-depression-and-anxiety-in-dementia
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NOTICE: Tomorrow's Live Event has been rescheduled to next month, and will now be taking place on November 19th at 1 PM EST.
Sorry for any inconvenience and we look forward to another great event next month.
In the meantime, you can watch past events here https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events
AllergyAware helps make sense of #anaphylaxis risks and how to prevent them with free lessons for schools, child care, and broad community settings.
https://allergyaware.ca/courses/
This simple and convenient tool to quickly identify any concerns you may have about how your child is developing.
The Early Years Check-In helps you discover what steps you can take to foster your child's development.
https://eyci.healthhq.ca/en
Our automated 'Activity Discovery' email series will give you new ideas for games and activities you can play with your child.
Simply select the age group you are interested in and you will receive a new idea every week - https://mailchi.mp/mcmaster/playandlearn-activity-discovery
Join us and @DementiaAlzh this September 22nd at 7 PM for a public lecture on #PersonCenteredLanguage.
@eLearningDoctor will examine how the language we use to describe dementia may perpetuate stigma.
Please register prior for the Zoom meeting here: https://alzheimersociety.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduGurjksGtA-3LfSZ-dMK7ft-rYx6OL_
Finding fun games and activities that help to encourage a child's development can be a chore, but we've done the hard work for you!
Play&Learn has 70+ simple and exciting ideas selected by experts in child development to support children aged 1.5 - 6.
https://youtu.be/7N-Vkfr_aXc
Research shows that as parents and caregivers, we have an important role in supporting early development and this can happen through PLAY! Play&Learn provide...
Caregivers often have many safety concerns for persons with #dementia. Thankfully, there are effective strategies to help reduce potential harms.
Learn more about them in this free #iGeriCare lesson https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/safety-and-dementia
"Sean Wharton, assistant clinical professor of medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences, has co-written a comprehensive new set of guidelines for doctors to follow when treating patients with obesity, marking a dramatic shift from existing practices."
No blaming, no shaming, absolutely no diets. Above all, respect to your patients. A McMaster physician has co-written groundbreaking new guidelines for doctors who treat adults living with obesity.
On September 22nd at 7 PM we are teaming up with the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton for a public lecture on #PersonCenteredLanguage.
Dr. Anthony Levinson will examine how the language we use to describe #dementia may perpetuate stigma.
Please register prior for the Zoom meeting here: https://alzheimersociety.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduGurjksGtA-3LfSZ-dMK7ft-rYx6OL_
In many cases, #dementia is treatable.
There are two major types of treatments for dementia at this time – symptom management and disease modification.
This free #iGeriCare lesson has more details https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/how-is-dementia-treated
What is the difference between managing the symptoms of dementia and modifying the disease itself?
What is physical literacy?
See why it is important in this 2-minute animation developed by experts in e-learning and child development at McMaster University and the University of Toronto.
https://vimeo.com/394251700
Decades of research have shown that children who are physically active have better mental and physical health, and do better in school. The data in the animation…
#Dementia is often caused by toxic proteins or blood vessel damage in the brain. The signs and symptoms may look and sound different based on the cause and the area of the brain that is affected.
Are you familiar with the different types of dementia? https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/the-different-types-of-dementia
Learn the answers to the following questions: What are the most common diseases that cause dementia? What are some of the signs and symptoms that...
These lifestyle factors have been shown to help promote better #BrainHealth
🏃♀️ Physical activity & weight management
🥗 Diet & nutrition
🩸 Blood vessel health
🚭 Smoking & alcohol use
💬 Brain & social activity
Learn how to reduce your risk of developing #dementia
Learn 6 ways to promote brain health to reduce your risk of developing dementia with our free online lesson and other resources.
There is a difference between #MildCognitiveImpairment and #Dementia. What is it, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and how is it treated?
Find out in this free #iGeriCare lesson - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/what-is-mild-cognitive-impairment
The changes associated with aging are subtle. Some degree of cognitive decline is normal and expected as we age. However, the changes associated...
Our #18Month Visit Planner guides parents through 5 topic areas that experts have identified as key areas of healthy child development:
💪 Physical Health
👷 Safety
🍎 Parenting & Healthy Habits
🏃 Motor & Language Skills
💬 Social & Emotional Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oclv-2E9VLk&feature=emb_logo
Eighteen months is a significant milestone in your child's life and a visit to your family physician or other health care provider at this time is important....
This brief course is an introduction to the concept of developmental surveillance and introduces the Early Years Check-In, a new approach to help parents and caregivers identify concerns related to their child's development. https://machealth.ca/programs/developmental-surveillance-initiative/
Tired of the kids asking for #ScreenTime? Want to keep them active and learning? We've got a solution with great activities for children 1.5 - 6 years old.
Our free 'Activity Discovery' email campaign shares a new idea every week - http://ow.ly/TLhY50ABtEA
"What is #dementia?" is an essential question you might have as a current or potential caregiver. This answer and so much more can be found in this free #iGeriCare lesson - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/what-is-dementia
Understand what cognition is and how it is impacted by dementia. Learn about the most common causes of dementia and other possible causes of...
Randi McCabe, professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences, offers practical tips for establishing a routine that can help you cope during uncertain times #COVID19
This is "COVID19 - Tips to Protect Your Mental Health" by McMaster University (OFFICIAL) on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…
The Early Years Check-In (EYCI) is a new free tool to help parents rate concerns related to their child's development. It helps identify concerns across four developmental domains and offers up ideas for how they can be addressed. https://eyci.healthhq.ca/en
For the final free Live Event of the season, Drs. Sztramko and Levinson met virtually and share six evidence-based ways to promote brain health.We discuss the impact of specific health conditions and lifestyle choices you can make, such as your level of physical, social and cognitive activity, which will help to reduce your risk of developing dementia or slow its progression.
This easy 5-10 minute guide helps parents & guardians of #18Month olds think about any items that you may want to discuss child development with your family’s health care provider.
The Visit Planner is a free tool found at - http://myvisit.ca
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For the final free Live Event of the season, Drs. Sztramko and Levinson met virtually and share six evidence-based ways to promote brain health.We discuss the impact of specific health conditions and lifestyle choices you can make, such as your level of physical, social and cognitive activity, which will help to reduce your risk of developing dementia or slow its progression.
Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will meet virtually to discuss the part genetics may play in developing dementia. We will examine what genes are, the role they may play in the different types of dementia, current research, and genetic testing. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson meet virtually for a discussion of how social distancing impacts caregivers of persons with dementia. We will look at in-home care, assisted living, the importance of keeping yourself healthy, and other relevant topics. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Dr. Anthony Levinson of McMaster University is joined by Marilyn Reed from Baycrest Health Sciences. We will discuss the relationship between hearing loss and cognition, how to diagnose hearing loss in a person living with dementia, the benefits of hearing aids, and alternative communication strategies. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will address common points of misinformation and separate fact from fiction when it comes to dementia. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will be discussing sleep and how it can complicate caregiving for persons with dementia. We'll investigate various topics, including sleep hygiene, how insomnia affects those with and without cognitive impairment, and the effects of medication(s) on sleep. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
Dr. Joel Sadavoy of Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto joins our own Dr. Anthony Levinson for a discussion about depression and dementia. Depression is itself a mood disorder that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviours, feelings, and sense of well-being. There are drug and non-drug treatments available for persons with dementia and depression. Dr. Sadavoy has led the development of apps to provide support to family and professional caregivers of persons living with dementia. ‘Dementia Talk’ is a mobile app that helps caregivers respond to challenging behaviours at home. Similarly, ‘Dementia Advisor’ helps caregivers learn effective coping skills and get expert coaching through scenario-based training. You can learn more and download both at https://www.dementiacarers.ca/learning-resources/ The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
We welcome Dr. Joanne Ho of McMaster University, who will help us discuss deprescribing. For those unfamiliar, deprescribing is the careful process of reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be beneficial or may be causing harm. The goal of which is to maintain or improve a person's quality of life. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.
Our medical experts, Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson, will examine how stigma affects persons living with dementia. They often experience feelings of exclusion and differing treatment from friends, family, and their communities. It is important to recognize that everyone has a different journey and will maintain different strengths, abilities, and capacities. Through awareness and compassion, we can create a more inclusive community. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.
Join us for our latest free iGeriCare Live Event, which is an opportunity for you to learn from and interact with medical experts online. This time we are excited to sit down with guest expert Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri from Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. It is unfortunate, but dementia symptoms will often worsen over time and individuals need to understand what to expect in the final stages. We hope to help to bring some clarity to the things caregivers can do for their loved ones and for themselves. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page. --- About our experts: Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri - Medical Program Director, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Baycrest Health Sciences Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Care, University of Toronto Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri is a palliative care and long-term care physician, consultant and medical director for palliative care at Baycrest Health Sciences. Her practice is focused on geriatric palliative care which reflects her passion for the care of the elderly and end of life. She is a clinician-educator with a varied undergraduate and post-graduate teaching practice and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Anthony Levinson - Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education. Dr. Levinson practices Me
For our tenth online-only live event Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will be discussing some of the essential matters that many family members and caregivers should consider with or on behalf of persons with dementia. That is to say, together we will outline methods to respect the values, wishes, and other considerations that help persons with dementia plan for the future. Similarly, we’ll discuss how dementia can affect the capacity to make decisions, the importance of the Power of Attorney, and what it means to be a substitute decision maker. There is a lot to cover in this topic, we will try to cover as much as we can during this event, but we may use future events to expand further. We also want to note that every care situation is different, and not all advice given is applicable globally. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.
This free online-only live stream gives the general public an opportunity to interact with medical experts. Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson from McMaster University will be discussing what many refer to as the 'stages' of dementia. Together, we will look at the early, middle and late stages of dementia as well as the global deterioration scale or GDS. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page. --- About our experts: Dr. Richard Sztramko - Geriatrician, Assistant Professor, McMaster University Through his work with patients with dementia and their families, Dr. Sztramko came to understand that there is a desire and need for online education about dementia that was developed by experts in geriatrics. This inspired him to pursue the creation of iGeriCare. Dr. Richard Sztramko practices both Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine at St. Peter’s, Hamilton General, and Juravinski Hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University and focuses on eHealth interventions related to patient education, physician and healthcare provider communication, and home health monitoring as the Chief Medical Officer of Reliq Health Technologies. He is passionate about leveraging technology to create value for patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers. Dr. Anthony Levinson - Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education. Dr. L
This time, Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson are taking the time to discuss what delirium is and how it can impact a person with dementia. We'll also discuss how to identify those at risk for developing delirium, the signs & symptoms, and things you can do as a caregiver to help persons with dementia who develop delirium in the hospital. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.
Our Live Event on Wednesday, March 27th, focuses on the risks associated with falls in dementia. Join us as we welcome special guest Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, who will help us identify those at risk for falls. We'll also discuss strategies to implement to increase fall prevention and assess the impact that different types of dementia can have on falls. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. If you have a question before the event that you would like us to address, let us know. Don't worry if you can't make it, we keep an archive all of our videos for later viewing - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events
This time, our medical experts are taking the time to discuss common medications used to manage dementia symptoms. We will also discuss the limitations that these medications have, how & why they are prescribed, as well as look at classes of medications that may cause adverse effects in persons with dementia. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. If you have a question before the event that you would like us to address, let us know. Don't worry if you can't make it, we keep an archive all of our videos for later viewing - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events
Join us for iGeriCare's fifth live event - How Dementia is Diagnosed. Our experts will be reviewing the symptoms of dementia and discuss how you can best prepare to discuss your concerns with your family doctor. Learn what questions to ask and what tests may be required to confirm a diagnosis. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.
This Wednesday we are going live with our fourth iGeriCare Live Event. During this online-only event, our experts will discuss communication strategies for caregivers to use when communicating with a person with dementia. We will give an overview of some of the strategies that can be effective when communicating with a person with dementia, as well as tips and resources to help communicate during the holiday season. As always, we are taking questions for our experts from our audience so please send them to us before or during the event.
We're back on November 7th at 1PM EST with the next iGeriCare Live Event. This time our experts will be discussing responsive behaviours in persons with dementia. We will give an overview of what they are and share strategies on how they can be managed. As always, we are taking questions for our experts from our audience so please send them in to us before or during the event.
We're going live right here for our next iGeriCare Live Event on October 24th at 1PM EST. Our medical experts will be discussing what apathy and depression are, how it impacts people with dementia, and how to cope and discover what treatments may be available to those with apathy or depression in dementia. After a short discussion, we will be taking questions from the audience.
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's iGeriCare Live Event. Our experts Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko sat down after the event and continued to answer some of your questions.
Join us for the first in our series of live events here on Facebook! You'll have the opportunity to engage with medical experts from McMaster University and discuss important topics related to dementia. During our first live event, we will take a look at how to provide effective care for a person with dementia. Being a caregiver for a person diagnosed with dementia can be one of the most challenging roles in our society - but there’s help for those who need it. Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko from McMaster University together discuss strategies and resources for caregivers to keep in mind when caring for a person with dementia.
Health HQ is an initiative out of McMaster University’s Division of eLearning Innovation (DeLI) deli.machealth.ca. We offer free online learning tools from medical experts designed to promote better health outcomes for you and your family.
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