Taking care of an aging parent who’s still living at home can be both rewarding and exhausting. Add a chronic illness such as dementia or Alzheimer’s...
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Behind the research: Promising results in trial of deep brain stimulation for PTSD
Researchers have recently published a new report in Biological Psychiatry as the first patient in Canada to be treated in the trial has shown...
Tips for preventing falls in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic
Over the course of the current pandemic, many elderly people have remained at home and self-isolating to help protect against COVID-19. Elderly...
COVID-19: Sleep problems, dreams and nightmares
“During stressful times, it is very important to pay special attention to getting optimal sleep, Sunnybrook experts say.
COVID-19: Tips for supporting people with dementia
Individuals with dementia can find everyday living particularly difficult during a pandemic. However, there are efforts that can be made to help.
Signs of a concussion and what to do about it
Dr. Matthew Burke, director of Sunnybrook’s Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, and occupational therapist, Elke McLellan, share their insight on how to...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and focused ultrasound
In a North American first, focused ultrasound (FUS) is being studied in a trial for treatment-resistant OCD. Although researchers are still in the...
Patient story: A new focused ultrasound trial for breast cancer that has spread to the brain
In 2013, Kathryn Stagg was 33 years old and studying to sit the New York and New Jersey bar exams when she noticed her breast was red and swollen...
Exploring focused ultrasound to enhance drug delivery to breast cancer that spread to the brain
In a new trial, Sunnybrook researchers are exploring the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) to open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and enhance the...
Alzheimer’s and the holidays: Tips for caregivers
By planning, preparing and being flexible with changes along the way, celebrating the holidays with relatives who have Alzheimer’s can have moments...