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Email1989 - Rotman Research Institute brings top scientists to Baycrest
The need
There is a need to understand the behavioural changes which occur during aging in order to promote effective care and improved quality of life for the elderly.
The response
Baycrest establishes the Rotman Research Institute to find new and better ways to care for the elderly and treat the diseases of aging. Leading scientists in the field of brain research study memory, brain function, and conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke, using new imaging techniques such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography).
In recent years, Baycrest's research activities have expanded to include the Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation Unit (est. 1995) which evaluates clinical programs and conducts long-term studies of health issues affecting older adults and the Kunin Lunenfeld Clinical Research Unit , (est. 1996) which links researchers with Baycrest clinical departments to enable prompt implementation of research findings. These two programs merged in 1998 to become the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit.
Current Trends - Community Care
The need
More medical and social services need to be provided through out-patient clinics and home visits in order to make effective use of health-care dollars and to avoid or delay institutionalization of the elderly.
The response
Baycrest expands its community services. New programs now include the Community Hearing Health Care Service , the Community Social Work Counselling Service , and the Community Assessment and Treatment Program .