North East Specialized Geriatric Centre offers specialized care for seniors with complex health needs, and expert resources for professionals and caregivers.
Joined July 2014
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Health issues and #aging can affect a person's mobility, resulting in unsteady walking, difficulty getting in and out of a chair, or falls.
This graphic from @RGPToronto #SF7 shows why we care about #olderadults and their daily movement. (click to see full page) #seniorsmonth
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7 Jun 2021
7 Jun 2021
This is top of mind for us at the RCA with @corsi_dana and @PGLO_Geriatrics #rehab #olderadults academic.oup.com/ageing/arti…
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NESGC retweeted
28 May 2021
Please re-Tweet to raise awareness about these 6 strategies to prevent #delirium in older adults
(image by @RGPToronto via @EDA_delirium) #geriatrics #Alzheimers #dementia
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NESGC retweeted
27 May 2021
Exciting news for our community and for our friends at @SaultAreaHosp! 🙌🏻🎉
27 May 2021
This welcomed investment made today by the MoH moves us a significant step forward in our journey to address the ongoing and increasing concerns for those in our community with substance use disorders and their families.
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NESGC retweeted
26 May 2021
Imp to raise awareness re #ConfinementSyndrome. Thanks @SinaiGeriatrics @NathanStall for helping others better understand impact of COVID/restrictions on #seniors #caregivers in #LTC #RH #community. @NSM_SGS has some resources including summary document: bit.ly/3ujPVjL
Live from @SinaiGeriatrics @UHN Ben & Hilda Katz Lecture in #Geriatrics, @NathanStall describes the devastating impact of "confinement syndrome" on #LTC residents.
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NESGC retweeted
13 May 2021
Thank you @AminaJabbar @Dr_KerryK and the ALC Patient & Advisory Council for an amazing presentation & discussion. Tremendous opportunity for collaboration @THP_hospital @NE_SGC @HSN_Sudbury. Best of all check out their new website bettercarejourney.com/. #patientengagement
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Key to Recovery Planning....such an important conversation led by the Rehabilitative Care Alliance and PGLO to guide best practice rehabilitative care for older adults living with frailty across the continuum #sfCare @PGLO_Geriatrics @Charissa_L19 @RGPToronto
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NESGC retweeted
19 Apr 2021
BREAKING: #Budget2021 proposes $90 million over three years for the Age Well at Home initiative that helps low-income and otherwise vulnerable #seniors #ageinplace #aginginplace
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NESGC retweeted
19 Apr 2021
“How do you dehumanize health care? It's easy: turn people into numbers and ignore the patient story. People in health care say they believe in stories, but do they?” From @suerobinsyvr
#humanity #healthcare #stories #numbers
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NESGC retweeted
15 Apr 2021
Applications are still open for this exciting opportunity! ⬇️⬇️
8 Apr 2021
🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY! 🚨
Our friends @NE_SGC (@HSN_Sudbury) are searching for a Senior Friendly Care Lead for Algoma District.
Learn more: bit.ly/3d00see
Apply here: bit.ly/3t16Mbh
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NESGC retweeted
10 Apr 2021
Thanks @DrcarolynH @RosaMcNamara @BrittJEllis for insightful intro to the impact and value of the new Silver Book @IFEM2 @theGEDC
Silver Book II: an international framework for urgent care of older people in the first 72 hours from illness or injury academic.oup.com/ageing/adva…
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NESGC retweeted
12 Apr 2021
The #COVID19 pandemic has put into stark relief the vulnerabilities of older people. Let’s make this crisis a turning point so that we can build a world of health, well-being and dignity for all.
Learn more: unf.pa/groa
#AWorld4AllAges
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Thank you @GAWHeckman @PGLO_Geriatrics @docmoser @VBoscart @DavidCGrabowski @interRAI_Hirdes @Andrew_P_Costa et al. for this important discussion and considerations for impactful change.
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Important work collaborating with incredible partners
8 Apr 2021
🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY! 🚨
Our friends @NE_SGC (@HSN_Sudbury) are searching for a Senior Friendly Care Lead for Algoma District.
Learn more: bit.ly/3d00see
Apply here: bit.ly/3t16Mbh
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17 Mar 2021
In today's webinar introducing Ontario's new Delirium Quality Standard rgps.on.ca/wp-content/upload…, @DrBarbaraLiu issues a call to action to all, to "narrow the quality gap in delirium care" #MoralObligation #PreventableHarm #WDAD2021 #sfCare @AccredCanada
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NESGC retweeted
17 Mar 2021
Nicole Lafreniere-Davis, Lived Experience Advisor for Ontario's new Delirium Quality Standard bit.ly/3rHiwid shares the experience of delirium, which she lived through twice with loved ones. Feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, powerless and guilt. #WDAD2021 #sfCare
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