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#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth: Check out our latest post ft. five CABHI-supported companies & projects providing invaluable resources for individuals living with dementia & their caregivers: bit.ly/3XcHMMV @HealthHQ_ @Trualta @ccna_ccnv @Baycrest @cogniciti @PairingCare

#Dementia is a disease of the brain that can make driving risky, yet some people can still drive safely in the mild stages. Because driving is so important, a new website was developed to help people make difficult decisions about driving and dementia. buff.ly/3PM0tnZ

If you suffer from social isolation and loneliness, it is important to act! Take a hearing screening exam to get a complete picture of your condition and talk to your professional about possible solutions bit.ly/3EVkxzm

Exercise: Powerful Medicine for Health and Aging. Register now for the January 18 webinar with @mackinprof ow.ly/RZcG50LRfKg

McMaster University’s Play&Learn is a great free resource for parents to support the healthy development of their children. This resource aims to provide parents with fun and engaging activities that they may perform with their children. Learn more: buff.ly/3BAfpQX

We are going live now with our latest #iGeriCare Live Event 'Dementia and Driving Roadmap'. We are joined by Drs. Mark Rapoport and Gary Naglie who have developed a website to help people make difficult decisions about driving and #dementia. buff.ly/3W2a77T

#Anxiety is common in people of all ages, and for one in four people, anxiety is debilitating. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated bit.ly/3VgzIdj

Join @JuravinskiRI-funded researcher @MsMacrophage on December 8 as she dispels flu shot myths in this @LungHealthFdn webinar. Register ⬇️ #JuravinskiLegacy | @machealthsci @ResearchStJoes

Find out more about the CABHI-supported Driving and Dementia Roadmap during the next #iGeriCare Live Event on December 8 featuring Drs. @mj_rapoport and @garynaglie. Learn more at buff.ly/3gOybfr.

In this video, Dr. Tricia Woo talks about sleep in older adults, lifestyle changes to promote good quality sleep, and the use of sleeping pills for insomnia. buff.ly/3XS9K1F

This free 5-part weekly email series explores healthy child development in the areas of thinking and learning, movement, language, and social and emotional skills. Receive games + activities you can do at home to help children improve their skills. buff.ly/3GWYmeD

What is #Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that often goes undetected. Radon gas exposure accounts for 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. Watch this video to learn about radon: youtu.be/SKVISH5YxKQ #RadonActionMonth

Our next #iGeriCare Live Event is set for December 8 at 1PM EST. #Dementia can make driving risky, yet some people can still drive safely in mild stages. We will consider how to address these challenges with the help of @garynaglie and @mj_rapoport igericare.healthhq.ca/en/events

Looking to learn more about #dementia? You'll be interested in our micro-learning emails. On a weekly basis, these important 2-3 minutes takeaways from #iGeriCare's lessons contribute to a better understanding of dementia.  It's free to sign up - buff.ly/3ETSCkw

#LungCancer awareness month: Reducing your risk bit.ly/3EOz3d7

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou (@dr_alexandrap) on receiving a Canada Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Healthy Aging!💫

Play&Learn is a convenient and easy-to-use platform that you can use to help support your child’s development. On the Play&Learn website, you can find a variety of games and activities that you may complete with your child. Check out Play&Learn right here: buff.ly/3zn2hvK

Learn what the latest research says about the potential for #cannabis to help with common medical conditions. Register now for the October 26 webinar with @JasonWBusse and James MacKillop ow.ly/4pmf50L393f @MIRAMcMaster

The Early Years Check-In is a tool that allows parents to rate their level of concern regarding their child’s development. The results allow parents and health professionals to see potential areas of concern and plan the appropriate course of action: buff.ly/3cRiX75

Join us on Wednesday at 7 PM for this free webinar - Cannabis Use for Common Conditions: Research, Fact, and Fiction. See what the latest research says about the potential for #cannabis to help with common medical conditions. Register here: buff.ly/3D0shAd