Our Registered Nurses are advocates who help you make informed decisions about your health, while assisting you in navigating the health care system.
Our nurses, known as patient navigators and health care advocates, offer a range of services. They assist in communication among physicians and patients, helping clients to define health care goals, set agendas for doctor’s visits and shape expectations. In some cases, they help patients learn about options by researching diagnoses and treatments. Learn more about our services on our website.(http
s://www.nurseonboard.ca/our-services.html). We offer a free 30 minute, no obligation, phone consultation to see if our services are right for you. We'll follow up with a personal meeting to get you started. Afterwards you'll meet with your primary nurse to create your individualized health narrative. You'll benefit from our unique team approach to providing care, combined with a comprehensive electronic health record system. As our services are privately paid, some may be eligible for income tax deductions. Contact Us to discuss how Nurse On Board may be of assistance to you.
Engaging Patients to Transform Research and Healthcare
Free Public Event and Panel Session
June 12th at the National Arts Centre. We will also be streaming it online for people who cannot attend in person.
The event will focus on patient and patient partner engagement. Public lecture will be moderated by Mr. André Picard, Health Writer for the Globe and Mail.
The event will be held in the Canada Room at the NAC and begins at 5:30pm.
Do you know that Nurse On Board offers Integrative Medicine, guided by a knowledgeable Registered Nurse?
Alongside medical therapies, our approach to well-being includes practices such as Reiki, IET, Health Coaching, Psychotherapy, Nutritional Counselling, Meditation Guidance, Cannabis Counselling, and Homeopathy, beneficial in addressing many health matters without the side effects of mainstream treatment protocols.
Elevate your health journey with expert guidance, personalized care, and the convenience of home-based healing. Find us at Holistipedia. ca or learn more on our website-https://www.nurseonboard.ca/integrative-medicine.html
In celebration of National Physiotherapy Month, and in honour of our Physiotherapist colleagues at MapleCare Physiotherapy Clinic, please join me in sharing this meaningful message from co-owner and Physiotherapist, Mona Kalra.
If you're looking for exceptional, physiotherapy, you've found it!🫶
Happy Nursing Week.
“Save one life you’re a hero… save a hundred lives and you’re a nurse” 💞
THANK YOU for all that you do! YOU are ALL Angels with invisible wings and halos!
HAPPY NURSES WEEK TO OUR NURSE COLLEAGUES! 💜🩵💙💚💛🧡❤️
As the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC) said, "Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow. resonates deeply as we celebrate you and the meaningful difference you make in the lives of countless individuals every day. Beyond your role in patient care, you act as innovators and advocates, ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable are heard."
CHEERS TO NURSES! 🥳
AND DID YOU KNOW that in Ontario, RN Prescribing is now in place and promises to increase in scope, sooner than later?
Please reach out to Nurse On Board if we can support you with a prescription in the following categories:
Immunization
Contraception
Travel health
Topical wound care
Smoking cessation
Over-the-counter medication
Epinephrine for anaphylaxis
Another way that RNs are helping to improve primary care! 👩⚕️🫶
FREE WEBINAR on HEALTHCARE TIPS AND ADVICE
A quick reminder that Wednesday, May 8th will be the last event in our series.
Join us on May 8, 2024 at 7 pm over Zoom.
Register through www.nurseonboard.ca.
See you then!
Our gratitude to physicians, especially for all they carry at this challenging time in healthcare in Ontario. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with you, to lessen your load, and to improve the experience of our patients.
Thank you from the Registered Nurses of Nurse On Board 🌷
Happy National Physicians’ Day to Ontario’s outstanding doctors! Today and every day, we acknowledge your immense efforts to provide high-quality, safe and compassionate care. We applaud your dedication and commitment to improving the lives of patients.
Practical Caregiver Training through the
Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program
Description: 5-Week workshop for unpaid caregivers of someone with a life-limiting illness. This workshop is designed specifically for family members or friends, not for professionals or volunteers.
If you are a professional or volunteer, we also provide the Practical Training material free to organizations who are interested in running their own Practical Caregiver Training sessions.
Though Parkinson's awareness month is coming to a close, that does not mean that we forget those who struggle to live with the disease on a daily basis. Contact us to learn about our new EMBRACE PD Clinic and Program, for those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers.
It is our pleasure to collaborate with MapleCare Physiotherapy Clinic in providing PD nurse expertise. This support is greatly needed in the community with so few opportunities to see a neurologist. Please reach out if you would like to learn about the PD Clinic and PD home-based care. This is a one of a kind offering in Ottawa, though we provide virtual care as well.
🤩April is Parkinson's Awareness Month🤩
🔦Let's shed some light on the challenges faced by those living with Parkinson's disease, particularly the phenomenon of freezing and the triggers that exacerbate it.
As Physiotherapists & Occupational therapists, we play a crucial role in helping our patients navigate these challenges and improve their quality of life.
🥶Understanding Freezing in Parkinson's🥶
Freezing is a common and distressing symptom experienced by many individuals with Parkinson's disease. It refers to a sudden, temporary inability to move, often described as feeling "stuck" to the ground. Freezing episodes can occur during walking, turning, or when initiating movement, that can lead to falls and injuries.
🔍Identifying Triggers🔎
Various triggers can provoke freezing episodes in Parkinson's patients, including:
1. Stress and Anxiety: Emotional stress and anxiety can exacerbate freezing. Encouraging relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, can help manage stress levels.
2. Narrow or Crowded Spaces: Walking through narrow doorways or crowded areas can trigger freezing. Practicing walking in open spaces and improving spatial awareness can be beneficial.
3. Dual Tasking: Performing two tasks simultaneously, such as walking and talking, can lead to freezing. Focusing on one task at a time and practicing dual-task exercises under supervision can help.
4. Sudden Changes in Direction: Quick turns or changes in direction can provoke freezing. Practicing slow, deliberate turns and incorporating turning exercises into therapy can improve control.
Let's continue to raise awareness, advocate for our patients, and strive for better outcomes in Parkinson's care this month and beyond!
Transform your home into a sanctuary of holistic wellness with Integrative Medicine, guided by a knowledgeable Registered Nurse.
Experience the synergy of traditional and alternative therapies tailored to your unique needs, all within the comfort of your own space.
Elevate your health journey with expert guidance, personalized care, and the convenience of home-based healing. Discover the power of Integrative Medicine with a trusted ally by your side, empowering you to thrive inside and out.
Tough conversations can make decision making down the road much less stressful.
The purpose of advance care planning is for you to be able to share your wishes, beliefs, thoughts and values with those around you. Including with the person (or people) you choose to be your Substitute Decision Maker (SDM). Having these conversations will help your SDM better understand how you would like them to make decisions. Having conversations about advance care planning can also lessen the anxiety we have around our health, personal care, and end-of-life decision making.
To learn more visit: https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/
Hospitals are struggling, as are the family's of seniors who end up in hospital care. Many elderly people are kept in the hospital because there isn't adequate care available at home.
Linking hospitals with local community care, makes the transition easier for everyone. See how this one hospital is making it happen.
Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General seeing early success with home care programs
FREE WEBINAR on HEALTHCARE TIPS AND ADVICE through highly experienced Registered Nurses
Join us on May 8, 2024 at 7 pm over Zoom.
Register through www.nurseonboard.ca.
See you then!
If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson's, check out the Carefinder site for information and resources, including us.We are here to help answer your questions and find the best solutions for you.
https://carefinder.parkinson.ca/care-finder/nurse-on-board/
Area of expertise Nurse On Board Registered Nurse Care Managers are clinicians with 30 plus years of experience in various specialties, who in some cases are certified as Advanced Practice Neuro Nurses or otherwise have relevant clinical experience. We have developed 37 academically researched nursi...
Are you mostly mindless or mindful?
Dr. Ellen Jane Langer is an American professor of psychology at Harvard University; in 1981, she became the first woman ever to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Langer studies the illusion of control, decision-making, aging, and mindfulness theory.
Dr. Langer discusses how you can harness mindfulness to take control of your health.
The Most IMPORTANT Thing That DETERMINES Our Health
Dr. Ellen Langer joins Rich to discuss how you can harness mindfulness to take control of your health. To read more about Dr. Langer and peruse the full show...
WELL WORTH WATCHING!!!!
“In My Own Time” provides first-hand accounts and perspectives on medical assistance in dying (MAiD) not commonly seen in media reports, told through emotional patient stories across Canada.
Over 4,600 people have already seen the film at premieres across Canada in 2023 and early 2024, and now, you can watch it on-demand from the comfort of your own home.
Viewing link: https://youtu.be/aTLMJ6PSyWo
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Parkinson's disease dementia
"Parkinson’s disease dementia is a decline in thinking and reasoning skills that develops in some people living with Parkinson’s at least a year after diagnosis. The brain changes caused by Parkinson’s disease begin in a region that plays a key role in movement, leading to early symptoms that include tremors and shakiness, muscle stiffness, a shuffling step, stooped posture, difficulty initiating movement and lack of facial expression. As brain changes caused by Parkinson’s gradually spread, the person may also experience changes in mental functions, including memory and the ability to pay attention, make sound judgments and plan the steps needed to complete a task." - Alzheimer's Association
Parkinson's disease dementia – learn about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, risks and treatments and links to other types of dementia.
If you are someone living with a neurodegenerative condition or a care partner, don't miss out on this event, happening April 20, 2024, in Ottawa.
"Enhancing Access to Care: Breaking Boundaries Together
Accessing appropriate care, unique to the individual needs of the person living with neurodegenerative disease, can be a difficult task if someone is not familiar with navigating the health care system.
This task can be even more daunting for people in underserved populations. Our upcoming event aims to help people living with neurodegenerative conditions, from all walks of life, access the care they need.
Our line-up of accomplished and knowledgeable speakers will outline what is available in our community and how to navigate the system. Attendees will also be able to browse our booths and liaise one-on-one with community organizations. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!
Join Us to:
• Learn how to navigate the health care system if you are someone living with a neurodegenerative condition or a care partner.
• Hear from experts who will outline what services are available in our community and how to navigate the system.
• Connect one-on-one with community organizations who can offer resources, solutions and guidance."
To register click on the link below:
https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain/events/enhancing-access-care
Recognizing April 11 as World Parkinson's Day.
The gaps in care for those with PD in Canada are stark!
In collaboration with MapleCare Physiotherapy Clinic, we offer a PD Clinic and a PD home-based program for those who need our specialized support. Reach out for a complimentary 30 minute phone conversation to see if our services are a good fit for your needs. https://www.nurseonboard.ca/parkinsons.html
🌍 World Parkinson's Day - April 11 🌍
Today, we stand together in raising awareness for Parkinson's Disease, a condition that affects millions worldwide. At MapleCare Physiotherapy, we are committed to supporting those living with Parkinson's through specialized Neuro Physiotherapy treatments designed to improve mobility, balance, and quality of life.
🧠 Neuro Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing Parkinson's symptoms and enhancing daily functioning. Our dedicated team of physiotherapists is here to provide personalized care and guidance every step of the way.
🤝 Let's unite in spreading knowledge, understanding, and compassion for those impacted by Parkinson's Disease. Together, we can make a difference!
🔗 For more information on how Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nurses On Board can help manage Parkinson's symptoms, visit our website or contact us today.
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Bank Street: (613) 627-0007
Wellington: (613) 695-1111
Woodroffe (613) 691-1515
Are you a Canadian living with a disability, a care partner or family member?
If so, Ken Pope and Janet Flynn will show you how to ensure that you're receiving all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Helping Canadians access benefits: An introduction to the Benefits Wayfinder
Evening Event: Wednesday, April 24 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Click here to register-https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mkRvL-fLRiiuG0pssmaHyg #/registration
Daytime Event: Thursday, April 25 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Click here to register- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hm9BvprmRR-D3qkYE_6Dzg #/registration
Disability & estate planning specialist Kenneth Pope partners with Prosper Canada’s delivery and integration manager Janet Flynn to teach you how the Benefits Wayfinder can simplify the search for government benefits, which can help people to boost their incomes and/or reduce their expenses. This simple, easy-to-use, plain-language tool is a valuable aid for anyone supporting people to access benefits.
This webinar will include:
A Benefits Wayfinder walkthrough using a "Persona" to highlight key features.
How individuals can use the tool on their own and the four ways to search for benefits.
How you might use the Benefits Wayfinder and Disability Benefits Compass to help someone find benefits, learn how to apply and get help if needed.
Learn about the RDSP Calculator and the Future Planning Tool and how they can help you plan for a secure future.
Founded in 1986, Prosper Canada is a national charity dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation.
April is Parkinson's awareness month.
While research is underway for new treatments and approaches, people with PD and their caregivers need the help of nurses specialized in PD care, right now.
Our PD Clinic option is available to address top concerns, providing education on self-management techniques, and allowing for time to discuss future needs and possible scenarios.
If you, or someone you know needs help, give us a call 613-656-1956. The clinic is located at MapleCare Physiotherapy Clinic.
You don't need to go it alone.
Thank you to all NSWOCs for your unwavering commitment to excellence in wound, ostomy, and continence care. Your tireless efforts truly embody the spirit of expertise and quality in Canadian healthcare.
The theme for this year's NSWOC Week is "NSWOC-powered wound, ostomy and continence: the sign of expertise and quality in Canadian healthcare." This theme underscores the pivotal role NSWOCs play in delivering expertise and quality care to patients facing challenges related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
This week serves as a dedicated time to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (NSWOCs) to our Canadian healthcare system.
Enhancing Access to Care: Breaking Boundaries Together
This will be a very interesting free event on April 20 at the RA Centre in Ottawa. Registration and AGENDA below.
Drop by and see us as Nurse On Board will have a table... nurses specialized in PD care will be there to answer your questions about our EMBRACE PD Clinic and Community Program, for those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers:)
Saturday, April 20/24-
9:00-9:44 Registration Foyer outside the Clark Room
9:45-10:00 Welcome and Introductions Dr. Ruth Slack, Director, uOBMRI
Dr. Baptiste Lacoste and Dr. Lisa Walker, Co-Leads, uOBMRI Neurodegeneration Pillar
10:00-10:20 Navigating the System John Hoyles, Executive Director, Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario/211 East
10:20-10:40 Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario
Dr. Allen Huang, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine at
The Ottawa Hospital
10:40-11:00 A Model for Improving Access/Care for People With Parkinson's
Ms. Pat Evans and Dr. Jane Batten, Parkinson’s Advocates; Parkinson’s Community Network
11:00-11:20 Break and Exhibitors
11:20-11:40 Services for the LGBTQ2+ Community Caroll Lesage, Ottawa Senior Pride Network, author
11:40-12:15 Keynote Session I:
Reducing Access Barriers for Rural Families: Technology for Remote
Dementia Care
Dr. Megan O’Connell
Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology Team, Rural and Remote Memory Clinic, Professor, Department of Psychology & Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan
12:15-13:30 Lunch and Exhibitors
13:30-14:40 Keynote Session II:
The Challenges of Care for Young Onset Alzheimer’s
The Hon. Lisa Raitt, P.C. Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
14:40-15:00 Neurodegeneration Research Spotlight:
How experts push the limits of care for patients by bridging basic research with clinical practice
Dr. Michael Schlossmacher, Director, Neuroscience Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Neurologist, The Ottawa Hospital, Co-Director, Parkinson Research Consortium
Dr. Lara Pilutti, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa
Dr. Neil Thomas, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist, Bruyère Memory Program, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Ottawa
15:00-15:20 Break and Exhibitors
15:20-15:40 Aging out of pediatric care, navigating the health care system for people living with neurodegenerative diseases in the
Kanienkeha:ka (Mohawk) community of Akwesasne
Dr. Ojistoh Horn, Kanonkwatseri:io “Good Medicine” Clinic, Akwesasne, Que/ON
15:40-16:00 Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO)
Joanna Letemplier, Centralized Intake Coordinator, Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa (GPCSO)
16:00-16:20 Dementia Society of Ottawa – Care partner supports
Monique Doolittle-Romas – CEO - Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
16:20-16:40 Specialized and community healthcare services under one roof
Gasline Ternier, Director, Clinical Services, Hôpital Montfort, Aline Chrétien Health Hub
16:40-17:00 Closing Remarks
Dr. Baptiste Lacoste and Dr. Lisa Walker, Co-Leads, uOBMRI Neurodegeneration Pillar
Practical Caregiver Training by
Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program
ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT!
https://search.caredove.com/service/28396/request
Module 1:
Your Role as a Caregiver (Navigation, Advance Care Planning)
Votre rôle d’aidant (navigation, planification préalable des soins)
Module 2:
Mobility & Transfers (Body Mechanics, Lifting Techniques)
Mobilité et transferts (mécaniques corporelles, techniques de levage)
Module 3:
Providing Personal Care (Hygiene, Grief, Dignity etc.)
Les soins d’hygiène personnelle (l’hygiène, la deuil, la dignité, etc.)
Module 4:
End of Life Care (What to expect at the end of life)
Les soins en phase de fin de vie (quels sont les signes de fin de vie?)
Module 5:
Communication & Self Care
Communication et soins de soi-même
Comprehensive Care Offers Peace of Mind
At Nurse On Board, everything we do is about addressing your unique needs, to improve your health and well-being from every perspective. It's all part of our holistic approach to health care.
Here's a look at how we can serve your needs.
Wishing you peace and joy today and everyday.
Did you know...Nurse On Board offers a free, no-obligation phone consultation.
It's an opportunity for us to understand more about your circumstances, and for you to get to know us. Schedule your free appointment today by phone or email or book a time that's convenient for you by clicking on the link: https://calendly.com/nurseonboard.
Book Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Now!
FREE WEBINAR on HEALTHCARE TIPS AND ADVICE through highly experienced Registered Nurses
Join us on April 9 or May 8 at 7 pm over Zoom.
Register through www.nurseonboard.ca.
See you then!
Ottawa, ON
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Helping you to be the best Power of Attorney
Our nurses, known as patient navigators and health care advocates, offer a range of services. They assist in communication among physicians and patients, helping clients to define health care goals, set agendas for doctor’s visits and shape expectations. In some cases, they help patients learn about options by researching diagnoses and treatments. Learn more about our services on our website (https://www.nurseonboard.ca/our-services.html) We offer a free 30 minute, no obligation, phone consultation to see if our services are right for you. We'll follow up with a personal meeting to get you started. Afterwards you'll meet with your primary nurse to create your individualized health narrative. You'll benefit from our unique team approach to providing care, combined with a comprehensive electronic health record system. As our services are privately paid, some may be eligible for income tax deductions. Contact Us to discuss how Nurse On Board may be of assistance to you.
Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians &
Meadowlands
The Champlain Centre for Health Care Ethics -
Carling Avenue
