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Canadian Press, Jan. 18, 2001
"Holocaust survivors with dementia face old horrors"
Dr. Michael Gordon, Vice-President of Medical Services, was interviewed by CBC Radio on Jan. 10 about Baycrest’s expertise caring for aging Holocaust survivors. It led to a Canadian Press story (Jan. 18) that was picked up in newspapers across the country. Dr.Gordon and senior social worker Paula David were interviewed by CP.
The National Post,
Feb. 1, 2001
"Brain scientists find essence of individuality"
A landmark study by the Rotman Research Institute pinpoints the brain region that allows people to feel empathy, sympathy and know when they’re being deceived. Rotman Director Dr. Donald Stuss was interviewed by The National Post, BBC, Reuters, UPI, CBC Newsworld, CBC Radio and Canadian Press.
The National Post, Front Page
Feb. 20, 2001
"Fatheads indeed: Study says junky diet clogs brain"
A Baycrest-University of Toronto animal study which showed that high-fat diets impair learning and memory, and that sugar boosts cognitive function, attracted international attention. The study made the front page of The National Post and was mentioned on Global TV and Discovery channel. The BBC, Reuters, CFRB and CBC Radio did interviews with scientists Drs. Gordon Winocur and Carol Greenwood.
CityTV’s ‘N3TV’
March 24, 2001
"Brain imaging technology can reveal what a person is thinking about"
Rotman scientist Dr. Kathleen O’Craven attracted international attention for a study she co-authored showing that it is possible for researchers to look at functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans and determine whether a person is thinking of a ‘face’ or ‘place’. The findings could help doctors determine whether the visual processing system of an injured patient is working. O’Craven’s study was featured in The National Post and New York’s Discover Magazine.
Canadian Press, CBC Newsworld, CityPulse
March 2001
"Cardiac guidelines may favor wealthy"
Dr. David Streiner, Director of Baycrest’s Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, was interviewed by media about a study he co-authored that raises ethical questions about the way some treatment decisions are made for heart patients. Psychosocial guidelines, unlike medical guidelines, tend to be vague which could open the door for some doctors to discriminate against low-income or socially marginalized patients.
Canadian Press
April 9, 2001
"Brain finds way to re-learn skills after a traumatic injury"
Psychologist Norm Park attracted international media attention for his study showing that rehabilitation that focuses on life skills rather than trying to repair the cognitive functions required to perform them appears to work better for people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Among the media interviewing Dr. Park were The Washington Post and Canadian Press.
The Globe and Mail
May 12, 2001
"How your brain answers 'Who am I?'
Rotman scientist Dr. Brian Levine comments on new research coming out of California that shows that the right frontal lobe of the brain is an important link to our personality and sense of self. Dr. Levine was also interviewed on CBC Radio's Metro Morning (May 15) on the same topic.
"More to Life", TVOntario
June 18, 2001
Alzheimer's Disease, discussion and live phone-in.
Baycrest psychiatrist Dr. Robert Van Reekum discusses the latest diagnoses and treatments for Alzheimer's Disease, and answers questions from callers.
Susan Einarsson Show, CKOM Radio Saskatoon
July 17, 2001
"Helping parent deal with death of spouse can take toll on midlife children"
Baycrest social worker Mona Munro talks about the stress and responsibility of caring for her aging father after her mother passed away. She is also interviewed by Canadian Press on the same topic.
BreakfastTV, CityTV
August 9, 2001
Take the gadget challenge!
Michael Basman, manager of The Ability Store at Baycrest, takes host Ann Rohmer through the "gadget challenge" in studio. He shows her different assistive devices for older adults and she tries to guess what each is used for.
Front-page, Body & Soul, The Toronto Star,
Sept. 9, 2001
"Some tips on memory, before we forget them"
Baycrest psychologist Dr. Angela Troyer and Rotman scientist Dr. Cheryl Grady are interviewed for a story about how cognition and memory changes as we age. Dr. Troyer runs an Aging & Memory workshop for older adults. Dr. Grady's research has found that older brains use different circuitry than younger brains when performing the same memory task. Older brains may be more flexible than we think!
Canadian Press
September 25, 2001
Conference tackles spirituality, physical aspects of aging
Rotman scientist and Alzheimer's researcher Dr. Gordon Winocur participates in a panel discussion at the Aging Smart conference at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
CBC The Nature of Things (season premiere)
Oct. 2, 2001
"Me, My Brain and I"
The world-renowned brain research taking place at The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Centre was a major focus of the award-winning season premiere of The Nature of Things. Host David Suzuki looked at how brain injury affects identity, personality and memory, and what happens in the brain when we feel depressed. Rotman scientists Helen Mayberg, Donald Stuss and Endel Tulving were interviewed.
The Globe & Mail
Oct. 17, 2001
"The leading edge of health sciences research"
Rotman neuroimaging scientist Dr. Cheryl Grady among a group of researchers at Ontario hospitals profiled for their important breakthrough discoveries. Dr. Grady’s interest is in how the aging brain functions; in particular how older brains differ from younger brains when performing similar cognitive tasks.
Canadian Press
Oct. 2001
"Living longer nothing to fear"
Centenarian Dina Zbar, a resident of the Baycrest Terrace, is profiled in a CP story about Canadians living longer.
Toronto Star
Nov. 16, 2001
"Do research on long-term care facilities"
Baycrest VP of Medical Services, Dr. Michael Gordon, writes an occasional column on “Aging” for the Star’s Friday Life section. This month he provides readers with tips on what to look for when scouting long-term care facilities for an aging relative.
Canadian Press
Dec. 2001
"Study probes ways to help patients with minor strokes"
Rotman Director and frontal lobes expert, Dr. Donald Stuss, is leading a Canada-U.S. study to find better ways to rehabilitate the brain and improve quality of life after a mild stroke.
Toronto Star
Dec. 7, 2001
"Retirees need to volunteer, not vegetate"
Baycrest’s VP of Medical Services, Dr. Michael Gordon, writes an occasional column on “Aging” for the Star’s Friday Life section. This month he advises older adults to stay active after retirement.
@Discovery.ca
Dec. 7 and 19, 2001
Scientists answer viewer’s questions
Rotman scientists Brian Levine and Kathleen O’Craven are featured on the popular TV science program hosted by Jay Ingram. The two answered questions about how the brain works when performing specific tasks, such as visualizing a place and studying for a test with music on in the background.