The SCH model proactively addresses older adults’ health needs from fitness to frailty in the primary care setting. The Seniors’ Community Hub (SCH) model of care builds a “hub” within eac... Read More
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
The SCH model proactively addresses older adults’ health needs from fitness to frailty in the primary care setting. The Seniors’ Community Hub (SCH) model of care builds a “hub” within eac... Read More
Monday, January 1, 2018
Appropriate physical activity is important to relieve pain and improve function after hip or knee replacement surgery. Older adults living in rural communities, however, may have limited access to ... Read More
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Assessment of independent decision-making capacity is becoming increasingly important as our senior population grows. The Decision Making Capacity Assessment (DMCA) Model was developed to facilitat... Read More
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Responsive behaviours are forms of communication in response to something important to the individual regarding their personal, social or physical environment. If such behaviours are aggressive, th... Read More
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Unnecessary transitions of frail elderly nursing home residents to the hospital emergency department are costly and can negatively impact the resident’s quality of care and quality of life. Often... Read More