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Finding comfort in giving back

August 13, 2020

At Baycrest and other Long Term Care Homes, before the COVID-19 pandemic, mealtime assistance to support residents unable to eat independently was supported by staff, loved ones and volunteers. With...

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Baycrest’s new Canada Research Chair to explore link between hearing loss and the brain

July 30, 2020

Dr. Björn Herrmann, a psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in hearing and aging, has joined Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute as the new Tier II Canada Research Chair in Auditory Aging....

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Baycrest researcher to uncover brain factors related to career selection

July 27, 2020

Although science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs are linked to higher earnings, job vacancies in these fields continue to abound, and women continue to be under-represented in these positions....

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A message from Baycrest’s President & CEO

June 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly revealed many sad truths about the inadequate health, social circumstances and wellbeing of older adults around the world. As we at Baycrest continue to address...

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A Message of Solidarity from our President and CEO

June 3, 2020

We are living in a time of great social anxiety, uncertainty, economic instability and fear. In the context of the stresses of the global pandemic, this past week has been...

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Baycrest’s New UVC Disinfection Equipment

May 29, 2020

Baycrest recently purchased an ultraviolet (UVC) disinfection system to address the cleaning needs related to COVID-19. The Surfacide Helios® System is an evidence-based, automated, disinfection system, which also eradicates drug...

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Self-Care for Caregivers During COVID-19

April 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is altering life as we know it all over the world, and the situation poses unique challenges for caregivers. Being a caregiver for a loved one suffering...

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Top 5 Tips for Maintaining Psychological Wellness during COVID-19

April 13, 2020

By: Dr. Robert Madan, Psychiatrist in Chief, Baycrest COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives dramatically. Many people are self-isolating. We have all been asked to remain in our homes and self-isolate...

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In Conversation with Louis Gossett Jr. | Interview for BrainMatters Magazine

March 31, 2020

In Conversation with Louis Gossett Jr. | Interview for BrainMatters Magazine. Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his iconic performance in An Officer and a Gentleman , plays a musician...

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Those with mild cognitive impairment have lower inhibition, suggests a new Baycrest study

March 13, 2020

A recent Baycrest study found a severe deficit in inhibitory control in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease. “These findings have important practical implications...