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eHealth Care Resources for Health Care Professionals and Individuals & Caregivers.
The SE Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP) is a unique inter-professional service which provides a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, cross consultation, follow-up care and access to supports and therapies for individuals with memory and related cognitive problems.
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CSAH Linkages: May 2023 (Speech, Language and Hearing in Older Adults)
Linkages is a monthly e-newsletter that includes a listing of upcoming events, opportunities and updates related to aging, health and caring for older adults. This month’s reading list features some of the most recent resources and information about Speech, Language and Hearing in Older Adults.
May 3: Combating Ageism and Providing Human Rights-Based Care for Older Persons (The Brain Exchange)
May 8: Interventions for Memory and Aging: Train-the-Trainer Workshop (Baycrest)
May 8 – Jun.4: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety among Older Adults (Institute for Life Course & Aging)
May 9: Post-acute Hip Fracture Management (Fragility Fracture Network)
May 10: 80 and Going Strong: The SuperAging Research Initiative (Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging)
May 15: Adapting Environments for Sensory Loss (DeafBlind Ontario Services)
May 16: Supporting Vulnerable Victims and Witnesses (Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario)
May 16: Practical talk about diet and nutrition for older adults (Canadian Frailty Network)
May 18: Maximizing Your Healthcare: How to Make the Most of Your Relationship with Your Pharmacist (Canadian Frailty Network)
May 29: Communication 101: Bridging the Gap (DeafBlind Ontario Services)
May 30: Intergenerational Programs (Healthy Aging CORE)
Reading List: Speech, Language and Hearing in Older Adults
This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources regarding Speech, Language and Hearing in older adults.
eLearning Topic: Sensory Issues
This eLearning lesson includes modules about sensory issues, including Module 2: Hearing Loss.
Reading List: Speech, Language and Hearing in Older Adults
This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources regarding Speech, Language and Hearing in older adults.
eLearning Resource: Your 5 Senses
he five senses are hearing, vision, smell, taste, and touch. Proprioception is awareness of the position and movement of the body and is directly linked to balance. Older adults can have a sudden or slow change in any of these senses and unmanaged sensory loss can have a negative effect on daily life.