Mindfulness key to fostering a strong classroom community, says award-winning prof
Pauli Gardner still remembers the moment mindfulness found them on a chaotic first day teaching in New York City. The ... Full story
Articles tagged with: older adults
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Brock-led research drives breakthrough in predicting dementia risk
What if a simple heartbeat measurement could help predict a person’s risk of dementia? A Brock-led international research team ... Full story -
National Nursing Week: Reflecting on the journey to compassionate care
For Rosemarie Moretti (BScN ’19, MA ’24), the memory of her father’s near-fatal cardiac event — and the compassionate nurses who helped ... Full story -
Community event to explore obstacles faced by older adult volunteers
Older adults are a vital part of the community, yet they may face obstacles to donating their time and skills ... Full story -
Brock gains Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology of Aging
Family and friends who provide long-term care for older adults face many challenges, including widespread perceptions on how they should, ... Full story -
Research discovery may cure age-related lung diseases
Research led by Brock University has found a possible cure for lung diseases typically found in older adults, such as ... Full story -
COVID-19 saw more residents transfer to long-term care on ‘inappropriate’ antipsychotics: Brock-led study
A disproportionately high number of people admitted to long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic’s first year were on ... Full story -
Incentives for senior volunteers provide dual benefit: Brock research
Providing logistical and financial resources for older adults in Niagara to volunteer will expand their social networks and sense of ... Full story -
Research supporting seniors’ independence among new SSHRC-funded projects
For older adults wishing to age in their own homes and communities, voice-activated tools such as Google's virtual assistant or ... Full story -
Older adult minds shown to wander less than their younger counterparts
While it’s commonly believed older adult minds wander more than those of young people, new Brock-led research is showing ... Full story
