St. Thomas University- Gerontology Department
51 Dineen Drive E3B 5G3 Fredericton, NB, Canada

https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org//how-to-promote-brain

She’s 98. And the isolation and loneliness came over her in a river of tears at my visit. Not able to see her son or daughter for 6 weeks. She wants to die.... Because at 98 the waiting is too much. I offered to FaceTime her son. She cried more. She wanted a real hug. I in my PPE said enough. I too bent over into her arms she wrapped so tight around me. I broke the rule. I hugged her till she could breathe. We both had a healing. I’d do it again. Love matters most. The older folks in long term care haven’t been touched or hugged. It’s causing failure to thrive. Hugs are a necessary part of living. - shared from a nurse See more

In 2018, Dr. Amanda Grenier (University of Toronto)’s lecture Late Life Homelessness: Aging on the Streets, in Shelters, and Long-term Care, discussed the res...ults from her study on homelessness in Montreal, Quebec, revealing the contradictions that exist between planning for older people and older people who are homeless. On her thoughts on the value of the Stephen Katz Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies Program, Dr. Grenier states, This lecture series is something phenomenal in that it gives attention to social and interdisciplinary issues in aging, which is rare in the field. And it gives people the opportunity to think about new ideas and topics in aging that might not be seen in the mainstream. Trent University kawarthaNOW.com Peterborough Examiner Stephen Katz

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Short sweet animation of an older man and his old dog. https://www.nfb.ca/film/old-dog/

We want to say a big thank you to the team at The Home Depot Fredericton for creating these busy boards for the Alzheimer Society! Often featuring familiar ever...yday items, busy boards can be a great activity for people living with dementia to stimulate their hands and their mind. If you are interested in trying a busy board, please contact our provincial office at 1-800-644-8411 or [email protected]. *** Nous voulons dire un gros merci au personnel de Home Depot à Fredericton pour avoir créé ces tableaux sensoriels pour la Société Alzheimer! Présentant souvent des objets quotidiens familiers, les tableaux peuvent être une excellente activité pour les personnes atteintes de troubles neurocognitifs pour stimuler leurs mains et leur esprit. Si vous souhaitez essayer un tableau sensoriel, veuillez communiquer avec notre bureau provincial au 1-800-644-8411 ou à [email protected].

Today, there was a heartbreaking view on Parliament Hill. The shoes behind me symbolize Covid-19 deaths in long-term care homes. Profit-driven care is dangerous... and it costs lives. Liberals can and must remove the profit from long-term care, so that we can save our loved one. Join me in calling for immediate action: NDP.ca/care