“It’s about the Person, Not the Dementia”: How One CABHI ...
In his book, Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First (1997), Professor Thomas Kitwood defines personhood as, “A standing or […]
Caregiver Support
The Tech Startup Giving the Hospital Bed a Much-Needed Makeover
Not much has changed for the hospital bed since it first began appearing with electrical functions in the […]
Caring for the Caregiver: Why it’s important and 5 innovations ...
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is releasing two new blogs a week about the innovative solutions […]
Innovative Aging Solutions Making a Difference in Indigenous Communities
In honour of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, CABHI is releasing two new blogs a week about the innovative solutions […]
Growing Canadian companies: Trualta expands reach at home and abroad
Family members play an increasingly important role in providing safe and competent care for loved ones with dementia […]
A better night’s sleep for older adults living with dementia
Therapeutic recreation coordinator Eve Baird is on a mission: to help those living with dementia sleep better. Working […]
CABHI-funded young onset dementia program gives Calgary families hope
When Cindy McCaffery’s husband began struggling at work, she knew something was off. “For a couple of months […]
New app for dementia caregivers launches, with CABHI support
A new app that supports caregivers of people with dementia and helps them better care for their loved […]
CABHI-supported study examines how Indigenous languages apps can benefit First ...
Rising rates of dementia in Canada are a known public health concern. What’s less commonly understood is how […]
Could smart home living benefit seniors with early-stage dementia?
Smart homes for seniors? The two make an unlikely match—but one CABHI-funded project is evaluating how living in […]
Creating a virtual village for caregivers
Baycrest research assistant Chanile Vines knows what it’s like to care for a loved one with dementia. She […]
Harnessing the power of community to keep older adults living ...
Toronto caregiver Ron Beleno knows what it’s like to have a loved one with dementia go missing. “My […]
