There’s a new mobile dental-care program making the rounds in Toronto. Toronto Public Health has two vans with built-in dental clinics that are travelling around the city to provide care to seniors in 10 long-term care homes operated by the city. “Everything is on site, so it’s accessible, it’s timely and it’s free,” Dr. Karen Lee, a dentist with the mobile team, told CTV News Toronto Monday following an announcement about the program. The vans are equipped to handle patients using...
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We all know the importance of music and the impact it has on a person’s mental wellbeing, not only can it bring back memories of the past, it provides a feeling of warmth within. The residents were overjoyed to have experienced the fascinating sound of the saxophone, played exceptionally by Zechariah Seekins. Zechariah, had the residents captivated, filing the main lounge within the home with tunes from the past. Zechariah delivered a unique experience for each resident, the delight on the faces...
Members of the Ontario Nurses’ Association who work at long-term care homes held information pickets at 37 locations across Ontario — including Extendicare Southwood Lakes in Windsor — on Friday. The association representing 3,000 nurses, personal support workers and guest attendants is outlining its bargaining position heading into negotiations with employers this week. ONA members head […]
A man who was left unable to communicate after a skiing accident has taken on an ambassador role at his care home in Sheffield. Dave Hollinger suffered a brain stem stroke after the accident six years ago, and was left with severe physical impairments and locked-in syndrome. The condition means most of his body is paralysed but he is still fully conscious, and able to perform certain eye movements. His right hand functions just enough to operate a powered wheelchair, and he can communicate the...
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In a thrilling showdown at UFC 300, Arman Tsarukyan faced off against submission specialist Charles Oliveira. The fight was a masterclass in resilience, technique, and heart, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Rener Gracie breaksdown the guillotine choke Early in the first round, Oliveira locked Tsarukyan in a deep guillotine choke. The Brazilian’s reputation preceded him, and the submission attempt seemed destined to end the fight. But Tsarukyan, displaying incredible composure, managed...
Alex Pereira, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, has set tongues wagging with his recent callout for a heavyweight fight. After a dominant knockout victory over Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Pereira expressed his desire to move up in weight class. But is this a wise decision, or is he venturing into treacherous territory? Alex Pereira is eyeing UFC 301 Since Jon Jones vacated the light heavyweight title in August 2020, the division has been in flux. Multiple vacancies and lackluster draws...
Chris Hemsworth wanted to play a role in a film project directed by Kevin Costner. However, the Thor actor soon discovered he had lost the part to Costner himself. “There was a movie, a script that I’d read and loved and was like, ‘I want to get that,’ and then someone said, ‘Kevin Costner has […]
T-Mobile has started to crack down on home internet users using their internet services other than at home.