YourCare+

02/04/2025

We are thrilled YourCare+ is a funding recipient of CABHI’s inaugural Ignite program!
Ignite supports early-stage Canadian researchers and innovators to transform their innovative ideas into real-world impact and enhance the quality of life for older persons.

Learn more: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cabhi-invests-over-2-6-million-cad-to-accelerate-groundbreaking-aging-and-brain-health-solutions-866021293.html

Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation

10/10/2023

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10/10/2023

YourCare+ lead Dr. Andrew Costa chatted with Dr. Connie Schumacher about her AMS Healthcare project that looked at the effectiveness of the YourCare+ Check-Up Assessment tool on self-management of care in older adults. Listen to their insightful conversation here: https://ow.ly/uWW150PVbKc

06/06/2023

We are thrilled to announce that we are one of the grant recipients of the AGE-WELL and Canadian Frailty Network Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging! Read more here: https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/17194

In collaboration with the Canadian Frailty Network, we are pleased to announce 17 innovative research projects being funded through the inaugural Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging. The projects will drive forward the new Healthy Aging Canada collaborative.

In total, the projects involve 30 project leads and 28 trainees from 18 Canadian universities and research centres across 7 provinces. The total funding for these projects is over $800,000.

Learn more about the program here:
https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/17194

24/05/2023

Are you interested in free workshops related to healthy aging?

Find more information in the post below. To register, email Lee-Ann at workshops@hamiltoncoa.com or call 905-777-3837 x 12238 or visit https://coahamilton.ca/event/educational-workshops/

HCoA has developed a series of FREE workshops to inspire older adults 55+ to keep moving! They include: Let’s Ride a Bike; Let’s Take the Bus; Let’s Take a Walk; Let’s Drive a Car; Navigating the Health Care System; and Positive Aging. For more info or to register, email Lee-Ann at workshops@hamiltoncoa.com or call 905-777-3837 x 12238 or visit https://coahamilton.ca/event/educational-workshops/

24/05/2023

23/05/2023

JUNE 6TH, 7TH, & 8th -> Family Councils as Changemakers Virtual Conference

Featuring keynote presentations from Dr. Samir Sinha, Dr. Alison Kilbourn, and Timothy Caulfield. Full conference details and registration on Eventbrite.

http://ow.ly/FmzY50O5etK

17/05/2023

We've updated the My Care Plan tool! Organize care information in one place to quickly delegate tasks to substitute caregivers, family, and friends.

Try it today: https://yourcareplus.ca/learn/my-care-plan

04/05/2023

Are you living with complex health conditions or caring for someone whose health is changing?

Learn how Winona and her daughter use the YourCare+ Check-Up Assessment to address Winona's current health concerns.

Complete your Check-Up Assessment today: https://yourcareplus.ca/learn/check-up-assessment

https://youtu.be/WvH30uTfyLo

Follow along with Winona and her daughter as they navigate managing Winona's changing care needs at home. This video features the YourCare+ Check-Up Assessme...

18/04/2023

Caregiving can be a rewarding experience for many, but it can also be demanding and lead to caregiver stress and burnout.

As a caregiver, what stresses do you encounter? How do you manage competing demands?

YourCare+ has resources to help caregivers manage their caregiving responsibilities, while also promoting their own health and wellness. Visit the Caregiver Wellness section within The Basics to learn more about topics related to caregiver stress and burnout: https://yourcareplus.ca/learn/what-is-caregiver

14/04/2023

Use the YourCare+ Get To Know Me tool to communicate care preferences and the health baseline of the person you care for.

Start your Get To Know Me printable sheet: https://yourcareplus.ca/learn/get-to-know-me

06/04/2023

Monitor heart failure symptoms using the YourCare+ Heart Failure Zone Sheet and Daily Weight Log to help recognize if a flare-up or emergency occurs.

Access heart failure tools: https://yourcareplus.ca/learn/heart-failure-tool