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CBC Radio
Dec. 17, 2002
“When memory fails” – a documentary on caring for aging Holocaust survivors
Long-term care facilities in Montreal and Toronto are featured. In Toronto, social worker Paula David talks about Baycrest’s renowned expertise caring for aging survivors.
Computing Canada
Dec. 13, 2002
“IT Executive of the Year”
Baycrest’s Director of Information Technology, Stephen Tucker, is selected by Computing Canada magazine as IT Executive of the Year.
ABC News.com, BBC Radio, HealthScout News
Dec. 2002
“Remember when? Study shows how young and old recall events differently”
Rotman scientist Brian Levine and doctoral student Eva Svoboda publish a study that finds that when it comes to remembering significant moments in one’s life – such as the first kiss with a sweetheart – older adults may not remember all of the details as vividly as younger adults. But with age comes wisdom – and older adults tend to express thoughts or feelings about those events in a far more interesting and worldly manner.
TVOntario “More To Life”
Dec. 10, 2002
“Seniors and sexuality”
Baycrest social worker is a guest expert on the topic of seniors and sexuality – dispelling the myths.
The Toronto Star
Nov. 29, 2002
“Alzheimer patient wanders”
Dr. Michael Gordon, head of geriatrics and internal medicine at Baycrest, writes an occasional column on “Aging” for the Toronto Star. In this one he talks about Alzheimer’s and the risk of wandering – and ways for families to deal with this risk.
CTV ‘W5’ Documentary on Depression, Fighting the Dragon
Nov. 22, 2002
Rotman scientist Dr. Helen Mayberg, internationally renowned for her imaging work to understand what is happening in the brain when we feel depressed, is interviewed about the latest advances in understanding and treating this mental illness. Also in November…Dr. Mayberg attracted international media attention for identifying an apparent ‘depression trait marker’ in the brain that may explain why recovered patients remain vulnerable to another depressive episode. National Public Radio in the U.S. interviewed her about this discovery.
TVOntario, “More To Life”
Nov. 15, 2002
Call-in show
“Caring for aging relatives”
Baycrest geriatrician Dr. Shelley Veinish is a guest expert on the challenges people face caring for aging relatives.
Rogers 10 “Medical Intelligence”
Nov. 4, 2002
“Caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s”
Baycrest occupational therapist Nira Rittenberg is a guest expert on the show. Rittenberg provides advice and strategies on how to care for someone with dementia at home.
The Globe & Mail, Front page “Careers” Section
October 16, 2002
“Despite the talk about looming job shortages, old workers still face discrimination”
Labour reporter Virginia Galt interviews Baycrest’s VP of Human Resources, Angelo Pesce, about initiatives to create an elder-friendly workplace model at Baycrest that other organizations can learn from. Baycrest psychologist Dr. Angela Troyer is also featured in a sidebar story about her innovative memory enhancement workshop for corporations with employees who are concerned about keeping their memory functioning optimally as they age.
Rogers 10, “Goldhawk Live” – Hour long call-in show
October 16, 2002
“Sandwich generation”
Terri Noy, program manager of Baycrest Home Care Services, is a guest expert on the issue of people who feel squeezed caring for their children as well as their aging parents. Noy went through the challenge with her late father.
The National Post, Arts& Life Section
October 8, 2002
“Everyman his own Doc”
The National Post reports on a hot new trend – the mini medical school. The idea behind the evening course is to help people become better-informed patients. Dr. Guy Proulx, Director of Psychology at Baycrest, presented the opening lecture, A Walk Through the Aging Brain, at the University of Toronto’s new mini medical school.
The Globe & Mail, Front page
Sept. 21, 2002
“The return of the Auschwitz nightmare”
Features reporter Jan Wong spent several days at Baycrest to report on the long term care facility’s unique expertise caring for aging Holocaust survivors, including those who have developed Alzheimer’s disease.
The Toronto Star, Front Page ‘Life’ Section
Sept. 13, 2002
“Seniors and children seldom have been included in trials for drugs they take”
The Star looks at the issue of seniors and medications; in particular how seniors are seldom included in clinical trials of drugs that they commonly take. Baycrest geriatrician and researcher Dr. Paula Rochon, who has studied this troubling trend, is interviewed extensively for the story.
CBC Radio – Cross Country Checkup
Aug. 18th, 2002
Caring for aging parents
Baycrest’s head of geriatrics and internal medicine, Dr. Michael Gordon, is the opening guest with host Ann Medina, discussing the challenges people face caring for aging parents.
Maclean’s – Cover Story
Aug. 12, 2002
“Old flames: As Canada greys, late-life romance heats up”
In this feature, social worker Paula David dispels the myths surrounding seniors and sexuality.
Canadian Press, Canada AM, Michael Coren Live, CityPulse Talk TV, TVOntario
June/July 2002
Parenting Your Parents – new book!
Co-authors Dr. Michael Gordon of Baycrest, and Bart Mindszenthy, write a book to help adult children who are struggling with the challenge of caring for aging and frail parents.
CBC Radio ‘Quirks and Quarks’
June 15, 2002
Music and the brain
Rotman scientist Dr. Christo Pantev among the leading experts interviewed about how music can influence the brain’s wiring.
The Washington Post, TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, US News & World Report, CBS Radio New York, BBC World Service, Global TV, CBC Radio Metro Morning, @Discovery.ca, Toronto Star, Medical Post (front page)
April 30 - May 1
"Depressed brains get better on placebo - at least for a short while"
Rotman scientist Dr. Helen Mayberg publishes a landmark study in the American Journal of Psychiatry showing that an anti-depressant drug and a placebo can change the brain in similar ways. But, more importantly, her study showed that additional changes were happening in the brains of people on anti-depressant medication. This may explain why people on drug have a better chance of staying well longer compared to people on placebo. The study was conducted by Dr. Mayberg in the U.S., prior to her joining The Rotman Research Institute.
@Discovery.ca
5-Part Series "Jay's Brain"
May 27 segment
Rotman scientist Cheryl Grady talks about the research she is doing to understand how aging brains function differently from younger brains when performing the same memory tasks.
CityPulse, BreakfastTV
May 29
Baycrest museum coordinator Pat Dickinson shows BT host Liz Fromer some of the fascinating objects from the current exhibit, Survival and Freedom: A Tribute to the Russian Jewish Community.
The Globe & Mail
May 29
"Ill, stressed John Paul can travel, experts say"
Baycrest's acting Vice President of Medical Services, Dr. Terumi Izukawa, says the aging Pope's determination to keep doing his job should inspire us all. "We shouldn't be judging him through ageist lenses," she reminds.
CityPulse at 6
May 30
Baycrest clinical dietition Carol Robertson talks to CityPulse about the poor eating habits of many seniors and practical tips to ensure proper nutritional intake.
CityPulse, TalkTV
March 25, 2002
Aging and Memory Changes
Baycrest psychiatrist Robert van Reekum, and psychology fellow Corey Mackenzie of Baycrest's Memory and Aging Workshop for Older Adults, answer viewers' calls in an hour-long segment on memory changes as we age.
National Post
February 26, 2002
"Symphony of the senses"
Rotman researcher Kathleen O'Craven is among different neuroscientists interviewed about synesthesia, a mysterious condition that makes people see sounds and taste shapes.
Discovery Health (Digital), "Health On The Line"
February 2002
Managing Parkinson's Disease
Baycrest physiotherapist Rebecca Gruber is part of a panel discussion on Parkinson's.
Canadian Press
February 2002
"Geriatric centre uses artwork to help older residents with memory problems"
Baycrest psychologist Guy Proulx ,and art & interior design coordinator Vivienne Marcus, discuss the therapeutic value of art and design on residents with cognitive impairment. Baycrest uses art as 'environmental cues' to help residents with memory loss navigate their way around the centre. "When the internal, mental process of memory begins to break down, we need to rely on the stimulus and context provided by the outside world," says Dr. Proulx.
CKCO-TV,
January 3, 2002
"Music therapist works with elderly at Baycrest"
Story profiles Baycrest music therapist Amy Clements-Cortes who works with elderly clients in both palliative and long-term care.
ABCNews.com and Canadian Press
January 2002
"Childhood musical training may protect brain against dementia in old age"
Rotman scientist and magnetic imaging pioneer Christo Pantev is leading a three-year study to find out if musically-trained brains are better protected from the ravages of dementia. His team will study the brains of young children enrolled in a music school as well as the brains of older adults, who have musical training, living at Baycrest Centre.
Discovery Health (Digital), "Health On The Line"
January 2002
- Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's
- Assistive devices for aging adults
Baycrest senior social worker Ruth Goodman is part of a panel discussing the challenges of caring for a relative with Alzheimer's. Baycrest occupational therapist Mira Miller-Couillard is part of a panel discussion about assistive devices that can help caregivers look after an aging relative.