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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It's best to wear a mask if you are going to be in close contact with others — outside or in an enclosed space. David Price, chair of Family Medicine at McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences, talks masks and warm weather.
It can be hard for parents and guardians to introduce new games to their children that are both fun and educational. If you are struggling for ideas while you #StayHome, try our Play&Learn activity discovery - https://mailchi.mp/mcmaster/playandlearn-activity-discovery
#18Months of age marks an important time in every child's #development. In Ontario, this also marks a time for an important health checkup and discussion.
Learn more about the Visit and explore free resources for parents and guardians https://healthhq.ca/en/topics/child-development/18-month-well-baby-visit
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.
“Our review suggests that cloth can block particles, even aerosol-sized particles, and this supports Canadian public health policy on the issue.”
Based on a century of evidence, cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces, and they may help against #COVID19, says a team led by McMaster University's Catherine Clase, associate professor of medicine. New in
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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.
"Criminals have viewed the current environment as an opportunity to target Canadians, including older adults... the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has reported 766 cases of COVID-19 fraud that has resulted in losses of approximately $1.2 million."
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has reported 766 cases of COVID-19 fraud that has resulted in losses of approximately $1.2 million. The ways in which criminals try to fraudulently get your information continues to grow, requiring us all to be extra vigilant.
"Eating well is not always easy, and for some older adults, it can be more challenging, especially in these trying times. We have compiled some helpful resources on nutrition for older adults to help you and your loved ones stay healthy."
Approximately one third of Canadians aged 65 or older are at risk of poor nutrition due to one or more factors including a lack of appetite or sense of taste, low income, isolation and physical disabilities. The current challenges the pandemic creates may make it even harder for these older adults t...
Looking for games and activities that engage children while you #StayHome?
Look no further than Play&Learn - it's host to 70+ educational games and activities for ages 1.5-6. https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca/en #ChildDevelopment
Find games and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners to build skills in listening, talking, managing emotions, problem solving and movement.
The impact on the cognitive skills of those with #Dementia means that many everyday tasks become risky.
Get help and learn to manage these risks with this free #iGeriCare lesson https://igericare.healthhq.ca/lessons/safety-and-dementia
iGeriCare - Bringing Clarity to Dementia
If you or someone you know is struggling with #MentalHealth or #SubstanceAbuse during #COVID19, take a look at these free online resources.
Finding it difficult to cope during COVID-19? The Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support portal gives access to psychological and social supports for you or someone you know. http://ow.ly/3k0H50zeX3q
'Misinformation (sometimes referred to as "fake news") is not a new phenomenon and older adults are particularly vulnerable. At a time when fake news is going viral, how can we fight misinformation?'
A lot of people are experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). At a time when fake news is going viral, how can we fight misinformation?
Our new Activity Discovery email list provides parents and guardians with a stream of ideas for games and activities supportive of ongoing child development. Simply select an age group and you will soon start to receive weekly ideas! http://ow.ly/iTHD50zffcj
Canadian clinical trial tests ‘old’ plasma therapy for COVID-19
Can the antibodies in the blood plasma of COVID-19 survivors help others suffering from the disease? A McMaster researcher is at the forefront of one of the world’s largest clinical trials of a potential treatment for COVID-19.
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.
#iGeriCare can be accessed anywhere, anytime — providing #caregivers of persons with #dementia with accessible and essential knowledge for free.
Visit our website to take lessons, download resources, and watch our live events - https://igericare.healthhq.ca
A diagnosis of dementia can be challenging for patients, families, and caregivers. Our lessons, helpful resources and online community will help...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is turning our lives upside down. As public-health authorities encourage social distancing, many are thus worried about being physically inactive and socially isolated. We’ve compiled a few ideas to help you stay active and engage during this difficult period.
Challenge your child with these curated ideas for games and activities; support #ChildDevelopment in four important areas:
💭Thinking & Learning
🤗Social & Emotional
👟Movement
🔤Language
Make play go a long way: https://playandlearn.healthhq.ca/en
Find games and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners to build skills in listening, talking, managing emotions, problem solving...
Many thanks to the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation's Dr. Allison Sekuler for hosting our own Dr. Anthony Levinson and other leading health experts for a discussion of how modern technology has transformed our access to medical and health information.
Listen to the podcast here -
Technology has transformed our access to medical and health information, for good and ill. Web search results put serious researchers and clinicians on the same 'stage' as digital snake oil salesmen,
These recommendations from the Ontario College of Family includes helpful ideas to help us all flatten the curve.
These helpful tips from the World Health Organization (WHO) can help you protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. Be sure to share!
These are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
It often isn't easy for parents to routinely introduce new games that appropriately enhance a child's development, which is what inspired the creation of Play&Learn.
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Misinformation, discrimination and stigmatizing language won’t protect you from infection. Handwashing, elbow sneezing and avoiding contact with people who are ill will help protect you.
Think critically. Ask questions. Seek out trustworthy sources.
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For our next free and online-only live event, Dr. Anthony Levinson of McMaster University will be 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.
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
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.
Ontario's Enhanced 18-Month #WellBabyVisit offers up an important opportunity to discuss a child's ongoing development.
Parents & Guardians can prepare for this check-up with our online guide to important discussion topics to bring up during your visit - https://visitplanner.healthhq.ca/
Do you know the signs and symptoms of #anaphylaxis? They often differ for different people, but there are similarities to keep an eye out for -
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VIDEO: This fun role-playing activity helps kindergarten-aged children to build empathy for others. With no materials or setup required, it is a great way to strengthen your child's social & emotional development https://vimeo.com/325680374
This is "Trading Places" by Anthony Levinson on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences
A multi-university study that includes authors Diana Lefebvre, Malcolm Sears and Christoffer Dharma from McMaster University shows early exposure of babies to household cleaning products is associated with the development of childhood asthma and wheeze by age three.
The results were published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). | #BrighterWorld
An important reminder to discuss medication management
Got aging parents? This is a must-read + share with your friends.
Sometimes it is difficult for parents to understand and identify potential concerns they have with their child's development. The Early Years Childhood Check-In is a free online guide to help do just that - try it for yourself - https://eyci.healthhq.ca/en
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“Moderate egg intake, which is about one egg per day in most people, does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or mortality even if people have a history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes."
An international study led by Mahshid Dehghan and Salim Yusuf of McMaster University's Population Health Research Institute suggests that consuming one egg a day is not tied to risk of heart disease. Results were published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. | #BrighterWorld
We are one week away from our next free and online-only live event, 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.
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
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.
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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.
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