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
Articles tagged with: older adults
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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 -
Public Health grad draws on experience with grandmother for intergenerational study
Every time Gehreen Brar (BPH '24) counts to three in Punjabi — ikk, do, tinn — her beloved Indian grandmother springs to ... Full story -
Public webinar to offer tips on improving memory in older adults
Memory loss can seem like an inevitable part of aging, but Karen Campbell disagrees. The Associate Professor of Psychology says ... Full story
