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Caregiving should not be a lonely journey
July 27th, 2016 Taking care of oneself can be challenging at the best of times, but it is especially difficult for caregivers of patients with degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. On September 7, 2016, Friends of the MUHC will hold a lecture about …
Seniors at the heart of MUHC priorities
August 22nd, 2013 From left to right: Nadine Larente, Guyanne Goulet, Amanda Larosa, Harman Paintal, Marie Françoise Jean-Pierre The Elder Friendly Program—a multidisciplinary approach to care that focuses on adapting the physical environment, clinical …
Geriatric Medicine: a targeted approach to senior care
January 24th, 2017 Articles Life expectancy has increased considerably over the last century. But this gift of longevity has not come without its price. Chronic illness, often combined with other health conditions, burden the lives of many of our …
Breastfed babies are less likely to have eczema
November 13th, 2017 Releases Babies whose mothers had received support to breastfeed exclusively for a sustained period from birth have a 54% lower risk of eczema at the age of 16, a new study led by researchers from King’s College London, Harvard …