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NEW BLOG POST ALERT! This one is particularly interesting to those in the long term care community! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ehn2QtsD

Helping families to stay connected to their loved one who has moved into a care home is a very important step. In this blog, we'll discuss the advice you can give families when visiting someone in a care home, perhaps for the first time. Read here: https://bit.ly/3AoUe64

Did you know there are more seniors than children in York Region? The 2024 to 2027 York Region Plan to Support Seniors: Navigating Forward Together aims to support seniors by strengthening their health and program knowledge, integrating services, streamlining navigation of services, and improving coordination across health and social care systems. Learn more about the Plan to Support Seniors at york.ca/PlanforSeniors

The Blueprint for Change is a national framework for a system of services for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) so they enjoy a full life and thrive in their community from childhood. Learn about the Blueprint for Change and the National Center https://ow.ly/LxLu50TMPW2

Dignity has been identified by people as one of the most important aspects of health and or social care. But how do you promote dignity in practice as a health or social care practitioner? Enrol on this Dignispace online course to find out: https://buff.ly/3TMutTb

When a senior starts to struggle to complete everyday tasks, that could be an indicator that a shift in care is necessary. Here's a checklist for families to assess their loved ones care needs: https://lnkd.in/dCU3XVkv

A Care Map is a visual representation of the supports, community interactions, and social determinants that play a role in a patient's health and well-being. Our Care Map feature, piloted at the Hospital for Sick Children, helps parents coordinate care, identifies parental priorities of care, and improves understanding of what it is like to care for a child with medical complexity. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/sXDK4

On average, family members provide about two-thirds of the care needed by elders, but at some point, the family members may not be able to handle the care needed. What happens then? Let's look at the options available for this type of long-term care needed. https://buff.ly/4a89Fg0 https://buff.ly/3M9AaaR

Are you the parent or carer of someone who has accessed, or tried to access, CAMHS? We have a launched a survey on behalf of the 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester for parents and carers who are supporting children going through this process. We know there are long waiting times for young people to be seen and we want to investigate how this is affecting them. Survey for parents and carers: https://ow.ly/irlq50QAG65

Caring for our elderly loved ones means understanding even the subtle changes in their posture. Dive into this latest Live Assured blog to discover the reasons behind the common leaning posture in seniors and learn how we can offer support and care: https://lnkd.in/eNX8zY4f