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OPTIMIZING COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND CAREGIVERS TO SUPPORT PERSONALIZED CARE: MOVING BEYOND MEDICAL DATA BY INTEGRATING FUNCTIONAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DATA 

AUTHOR(S) & CREDENTIALS: Mireille Gagnon-Roy, OT, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Véronique Provencher, OT, PhD, Associate Professor, Bessam Abdulrazak, PhD, Full Professor  AFFILIATED INSTITUTION(S): Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke (QC), Research Center on […]

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WITHOUT FAMILY CAREGIVERS, PD FAILS: INVESTING IN THE BACKBONE OF HOME DIALYSIS 

AUTHOR(S) & CREDENTIALS: Urooj Khan, MSc — PhD Candidate, University of Toronto & Cassy Hemphill, Communications and Engagement Coordinator at AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA (Advancing Policies & Practices in […]

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Toward Inclusive Audiobook Production for Older Adults with Vision Loss 

AUTHOR(S) & CREDENTIALS: Signe Lund Mathiesen, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education  AFFILIATED INSTITUTION(S): Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Toronto, Canada  Toward […]

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Reimagining Senior Care: Immersive Technology and Remote Rehabilitation for a More Sustainable Future 

AUTHOR(S) & CREDENTIALS: Eugene Ng, Director of Corporate Development & Cassy Hemphill, Communications and Engagement Coordinator  AFFILIATED INSTITUTION(S): Motive Force Tech Canada Corp., & AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA  Innovating […]

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The Perspective of Nurses and Healthcare Providers on the use of Television Videos with People with Moderate to Severe Dementia 

Authors & Credentials: Lillian Hung, Karen, Lok Yi Wong et al. – IDEA Lab, The University of British Columbia, Canada; Bill Uniowski, Zinnia Technologies Inc.; Cassy Hemphill, Communications and Engagement […]

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Using Supportive Technologies to Foster Healthy Aging at Home and in Our Communities 

The Aging and Thriving in Place project uses digital care coordination to enhance self-care, socialization, and healthcare for seniors, reducing hospitalizations and promoting independence. AUTHORS & CREDENTIALS: Dr. Keith R. […]

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Expanding MINT Memory Clinics in New Brunswick: A Scalable Solution for Dementia Care 

Title: Expanding MINT Memory Clinic in New Brunswick: A Scalable Solution for Dementia Care Authors: Sana Adi, MPPA, MHA (Candidate) – Engagement Director, MINT Memory Clinic and Cassy Hemphill, Communications and […]

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Falls Are Preventable: How CareFall™ Is Transforming Aging and Healthcare

Title: Predicting and Preventing Falls: How CareFall™ is Changing the Future of Aging  Author(s) & Credentials: Jim Closs, CXO of CareTech Solutions, National Director at Age Safe Canada, President at […]

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Simplify Caring: Empowering Caregivers Through Seamless Organization 

Caregiving for aging loved ones can be an overwhelming and complex journey, particularly when family members are scattered across different regions. For one individual, this reality became a catalyst for […]

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