GERAS Centre
88 Maplewood Avenue L8S 4L8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Hip fractures are the most common fractures in #LTC. Exercise can help, but make sure to address all the reasons why a resident might be falling or fracturing Learn more: http://ow.ly/H6Yz30r9bkH

We would like to welcome Jessica into her new role as a Junior Research Coordinator at the GERAS Centre! Jessica has had a diverse role working on multiple projects as a Research Assistant and now Jr. Research Coordinator at the GERAS Centre

A warm welcome to our new research assistant Karen Thompson! Karen enjoys volunteering, working, & conducting research in the field of gerontology and is passionate about ensuring older adults are able to maintain their independence & dignity within the community Learn more about Karen: http://ow.ly/AO5S30r80PX

Hip fracture is one of the leading causes of hospitalization for #LTC residents. Dancing is a great balance challenge to help prevent falls and fractures! #geriPT #whenindoubtdanceitout #GERASOsteoporosisLTC Learn more: http://ow.ly/kdee30r804t

The rate of hip fracture is 1.6-2.2 times higher for residents in #LTC than older adults in the community. Physiotherapists can help prevent falls and fractures through objective assessments of mobility, balance, and falls risk #GeriPT Learn more: http://ow.ly/zGVV30r6GsR

Make sure residents get into and out of bed safely to protect their spines from fractures, especially if they have osteoporosis Learn more: http://ow.ly/3TGy30r5oNU #GERASOsteoLTC #OldNotWeak

Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Marr on being awarded the 2020 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award from the Canadian Geriatric Society for her work in education and her dedication to geriatric medicine! "Dr. Marr says the award will provide the stimulus to expand the GCP to other health care workers and community frontline workers, to ensure older adults remain safe and independent within their homes and long-term care" Read more on the HHS Hub: http://ow.ly/JENo30r4ihE

Slouching puts a lot of force through the spine. Remind residents to sit tall throughout the day to keep good alignment and protect their spine from fractures #GERASOsteoporosisLTC Watch this video for tips: http://ow.ly/9xSd30r4h2A

Hip fractures can lead to worse mobility and even death. Do sit to stands with residents before they leave the dining room to keep their legs strong and help prevent falls and fractures #oldnotweak Watch to learn more! http://ow.ly/c6dw30r3fgN

Worldwide, osteoporosis causes a fracture every 3 seconds. Learn about Romosozumab, the newest agent on the block, in this review by Dr. Alexandra Kobza, PGY2 in Internal Medicine and the team at McMaster University! Learn more: http://ow.ly/v5vB30r33kB #GERASJournalClub

Join our team - we are seeking a Communications Volunteer at the GERAS Centre for Aging Research in #HamOnt! Learn more: https://gerascentre.ca/careers/

Study led by Dr. Kaasalainen finds that medication management differs based on level of #dementia: early stages characterized by independence, & late stages characterized by caregivers assuming responsibility for managing meds Read more: http://ow.ly/TPfW30r2Ep8 #GERASJournalClub

Learn more about the world's first ‘smart’ hospital bed co-designed by GERAS & Ably Medical! https://lnkd.in/e7q2NNR