Tag: dementia
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Former HHS nurse advocates for people living with dementia
Phyllis Fehr spent her career in nursing, caring for Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) patients at Juravinski Hospital, McMaster University Medical...
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Introducing… a behavioural health recreation therapist
Jean Riley is a recreation therapist at St. Peter’s Hospital. She has worked at Hamilton Health Sciences for 25 years,...
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Preventing delirium in the hospital
Have you ever heard of delirium? This disorder isn’t commonly understood, but it is a common concern among older adults in the hospital.
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Supporting loved ones with dementia over the holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family. But when you are supporting a loved one with dementia, certain aspects can become more stressful. These tips will help you adapt your holiday plans so...
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Regular aging or Alzheimer’s?
There are 10 common warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important to understand how these signs appear in someone with Alzheimer’s disease compared to normal aging.
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Robotic pets delight patients with dementia
Patients at St. Peter's Hospital are now benefitting from a new type of pet therapy. The process isn't all that different, but the pets are. They're robotic...
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