In the past six weeks we have worked as Research Assistants for the Sheridan Elder Research Centre (SERC) and Recreational Respite. As part of the research that SERC is conducting with Recreational Respite, we have been learning about the recreational services available to adults with early-stage dementia and adults aging with an intellectual disability in […]
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The Clarkson Community Centre held the Closing Celebration of Aphasia Day Camp on June 11th. Stroke survivors, caregivers, service providers, family members and friends were all invited to Aphasia Day Camp, an awareness event for stroke survivors with aphasia. For those who don’t know what aphasia is, it’s a communication disorder caused by an injury
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A recent blog post was created with one of our SERC partners, PointerWare.. here is what they wrote: At PointerWare, we’re all about preventing social isolation so we found we had a lot in common when we met up with SERC partner, Amy MacFarlane of Recreational Respite. Like us, Amy is passionate about helping seniors and others
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Imagine a house that could find your eye glasses, remind you to eat your vegetables, monitor your blood pressure and heart rate as you walk across the bathroom floor, and prompt your 80-year-old mother who has dementia through the process of toileting and washing her hands. And if she fell down, the house could also
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May 10, 2011 Family Caregivers Unite! A recent interview with Amy MacFarlane Founder and CEO of Recreational Respite Inc, was aired on Family Caregivers Unite! She explains recreation therapy and talks about the challenges that it helps with. She describes the special needs and health conditions for which she recommends recreation therapy. She explains why
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O.NOIR does more than just fire the imagination and stimulate the senses. After a few hours in complete darkness (that’s right, no flashlights, matches, cell phones, cigarette lighters or luminous watches), customers gain a better understanding of what it might be like to be blind – just like the restaurant’s entire wait staff. Experience what
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Ability to live in the moment is important to caregivers with health issues by Jason Reid Taking care of a loved one while battling your own chronic health issues can be a difficult task. As pain and fatigue take their toll on both caregiver and receiver it can be a real challenge to keep spirits
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Wheelchair In Motion is a short term rental company specializing in Accessible Vehicles and was founded in 2009 by John Hillier to meet the needs of individuals and families where mobility is physically challenging. The vehicle rental industry in Canada can meet a variety of client needs, but still largely excludes persons who are physically challenged.
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People living with lifelong disabilities are now living longer than expected, and are now embarking upon another life transition – the aging process. They should be able to do so with dignity; this includes having access to all information and resources, having the choice of living at home with appropriate supports and services versus living
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Family Caregivers Unite! The talk show for family caregivers is hosted by Dr Gordon Atherley on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel For family caregivers, the people who provide care to partners, parents, children, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends, neighbors and even co-workers. For the people who provide care when everyone else has gone home. Tuesday at 10
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