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Recent Evidence Summaries
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Climate change expected to disproportionately affect older adults
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Laughter or humour interventions improve depression and anxiety symptoms by a small to moderate amount. Laughter interventions also improve sleep quality by a small amount.
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Transition interventions for chronically-ill older adults associated with decreased mortality, readmission, and readmission days
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2017)
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Grief and COVID-19: Saying goodbye in the age of physical distancing
American Psychological AssociationGrieving is an already difficult process but it can be more difficult in this time of physical distancing. People may not be able to be with their loved ones when they die. They may also not be able to mourn in person with their loved ones. Psychologists and mental health professions need to be trained for this difficult reality. Read this resource to learn more.
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Finding skin cancer early
Canadian Cancer SocietyCheck your skin for changes in a room with good lighting and with a mirror. Look for lumps, scaly red patches, moles that bleed or ooze, changes in shape, colour, size or texture of moles or birthmarks, and non-healing areas of your skin.
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Psychologists emphasize more self-care for older adults
American Psychological AssociationSelf-care is very important during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes taking care of your physical and mental health. You should maintain your social circles virtually and from a safe distance. You should also look into building and maintaining healthy habits. Read this resource to learn more.
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