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TheWrinkle

@TheWrinkle2

A Geriatrician-Internist in Ontario, Canada promoting dialogue about aging, wellness, and brain health.

 Kitchener, Ontario
Joined December 2018
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In today's episode, Linda Johson-Fordini & I are talking about what to do about resistance, how to set limits, and how to share the caregiving load. We're lucky that this isn't a three-hour episode!
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JAGS@AGSJournal25 Jun 2022
Vaccination against COVID-19 protects infected individuals against hospitalization, regardless of frailty status. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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Happy #SeniorsMonth - a time when we recognize our amazing older adults and the contributions they have made in communities across the country.
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A systematic review of the effect of early mobilization on length of stay for adults in the intensive care unit including 10 RCT and 1291 patients showed trend towards reduced LOS @niccjournal onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background EM has been hypothesized to help prevent the development of ICU acquired weakness and may therefore result in positive outcomes for ICU patients. Aim To establish the impact of Early mob...

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The 2022 Geriatrics Institute Education Day, "There's No Place Like Home" is fast approaching! It's not too late to register and secure your spot. Register here: bit.ly/3w3Vshl
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May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Sexual violence against seniors is a form of invisible elder abuse. Visit our website to learn more about the issue: eapon.ca/sexual-assault-vuln… #SVPM2022 #EAPO
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Diabetes treatment deintensification in nursing homes: When less is more. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
Diabetes treatment deintensification in nursing homes: When less is more

Diabetes treatment deintensification in nursing homes: When less is more

This editorial comments on an article by Lam et al. and an article by Lederle et al. in this issue.

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A 12-month home-based supervised, progressive exercise program was more effective than usual care in improving functioning and physical performance after a hip fracture. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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This event is free and starts online in 20 minutes! #SickNotWeak #mentalhealth
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The #PrescriptionForCare live talk is today at 12:00 pm EDT on Facebook: facebook.com/TevaCanada. Join healthcare thought leaders, including @heylandsberg, as we re-imagine the future of Canadian healthcare. To register: bit.ly/37sy04L #TevaCanada #ad
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"Instead of investing profits to improve care, [private long-term care providers] deliver those profits to the shareholders." — @SharleenStewart (@SEIU). At 8/11pm with @DrSamirSinha (@SinaiGeriatrics), @DLDunc416 (@OLTCAnews) & @spaikin | Producer @sandragionas #onpoli #onhealth

Did Politicians Get the Long-Term Care Message?

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The best way to fix long term care in Ontario is to not put people into long term care, says @DrSamirSinha (@SinaiGeriatrics). Tonight at 8/11pm with @SharleenStewart (@SEIU), @DLDunc416 (@OLTCAnews), and @spaikin | Producer: @sandragionas #onhealth #onpoli #onelxn

Did Politicians Get the Long-Term Care Message?

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‘I made friends here’ — Inside a Home for #LGBTQ🏳️‍🌈Seniors, by @GregoryNYC nytimes.com/interactive/2022… via @nytimes @NeglectedNo #aging #eldercare
Inside a Home for L.G.B.T.Q. Seniors: ‘I Made Friends Here.’ (Published 2022)

Inside a Home for L.G.B.T.Q. Seniors: ‘I Made Friends Here.’ (Published 2022)

Shunned when they were younger, older L.G.B.T.Q. adults have found a community at a senior home create for them by SAGE, a New York advocacy group.

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Today is #NationalCaregiverDay! Learn more about the importance of caregivers and help us celebrate the vital roles of caregivers across Canada: eapon.ca/recognizing-caring-… Learn more about this day here: ontariocaregiver.ca/caregive… #SupportACaregiver2022 #WorkingCaregivers #EAPO
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GERI-Minute #91 - when wearing a mask is NOT the best option. #maskup #wearamask #lipreading For more, go to thewrinkle.ca
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GERI-Minute #92 Mask Do's and Don't's! Make sure you're getting it right. For more, go to thewrinkle.ca #maskup, #wearamask, #stoptouchingyourface, #socialdistance
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6 Steps to Take When Aging Parents Need Help – Even if They’re Resisting betterhealthwhileaging.net/6… By my colleague @drkernisan whose book: "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help", now on Amazon. @alzsocww #agingparents​ #agingparentsandeldercare​ #agingparentswhattodo
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GERI-Minute #93 What if someone REFUSES to wear a MASK? Should you scold them? Take a minute to get my thoughts! #wearamask, #staycool, #noscolding
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What you need to know about FACE MASKS if you're an older adult! Are they safe? Should you refuse to wear one? watch and find out! (Click on the blue letters) youtu.be/ZE8ierzLLeo
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GERI-Minute #94 - Why won't my mom take a bath? Living with dementia can make bathing more complicated. Take a minute to find out more! thewrinkle.ca, @alzsocww
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GERI-Minute #95 -How do I get my Mom to take a BATH? Bathtime can be one of the hardest times of the day for a person living with dementia and their care partner. Here are some tips. #dementia, #alzheimers @cangerisoc @alzsocww More at thewrinkle.ca
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