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Stopping the Flu, Is Up to You

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist What Is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza, or flu as it is more commonly known, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that…

Falls Prevention Month

May 9, 2022

Written by,Mobility Matters, a Canadian Rehabilitation company, providing Fall Prevention exercises​ to SCHC’s Adult Day Program clients. November is Falls Prevention Month! The Facts More than one-­‐third of Canada’s elderly…

Mental Illness Awareness Week

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Mental Illness Awareness Week! Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Your mental health helps you to deal with life’s adversities,…

Types of Mental Health Disorders

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Mental health disorders have been classified into a few broad categories. The list below is not exhaustive and should not be used to…

5 Ways You Can Support a Loved One or Client with Mental Health Concerns

May 9, 2022

Written bySherrie Mohamed, M.Ed, MSW, RSWSocial Worker/Psychotherapist, Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPPC) This week was Mental Illness Awareness week. Mental Illness Awareness Week works to de-stigmatize mental health issues and…

Are We All Mad?

May 9, 2022

Written by:Dorothee Chopamba, Social Worker/Pscyhotherapist Are we all mad? Probably yes!! The point is we are all a little bit crazy in our own ways. Many people believe they are…

Dental Care Help for Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s

May 9, 2022

Written byDr. Amanda Tavoularis (dentably.com) Dr. Amanda brings over 20 years of experience to the Dentably Team. She’s committed to dental excellence and helping underserved communities develop good dental habits…

Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

May 9, 2022

Written by,Neha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a neurological disease that causes many physiological changes to happen in the brain. It…

Heat-Related Illnesses – What To Watch Out For?

May 9, 2022

Written byNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Did you know your body is a lot like the thermostat in your house? It works very hard, all day long to make…

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

May 9, 2022

Written ByNeha Jayaram, Communications and Marketing Specialist Suicidal thoughts are painfully common and are often a direct result of an untreated mental health condition. And very much like mental health…