Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2017
Caring for an aging parent can be incredibly difficult. If you provide this type of support, you’re probably dealing with a lot of stress. While being a caregiver is always difficult, there are unique challenges involved when you don’t live close to your loved one. Whether your parent lives an hour away or halfway across the country, you probably can’t
It’s Digital Health Week, and we at Aetonix are in the mood to celebrate. Each year, technological advances make healthcare delivery more convenient and efficient. Innovation makes medical information more accessible for health professionals, as well as patients and their families. But what does this progress look like? And where is it making the biggest difference? Digital health isn’t just
From November 13-18, it’s Digital Health Week—a time for Canadians to celebrate progress in digital healthcare technology. Canada Health InfoWay has joined organizations across the country to create and promote events exploring this important subject. Healthcare professionals, sector leaders, and digital health supporters are also encouraged to get involved online. At Aetonix, we know that digital technology can lead to massive time
In 2015, British Columbia—along with the Metis Nation British Columbia and BC First Nations Summit—dedicated the month of November to Indigenous people with disabilities. Since then, the Assembly of First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, and the province of Saskatchewan have all followed suit. From a healthcare perspective, this declaration is significant. Indigenous people in Canada face unique
There are many qualities that distinguish high-quality patient care. It should be responsive, timely, and carefully coordinated (to name a few). We’d also put “safe” high up on the list. The truth is, we take it for granted that patients are safe—whether they’re being cared for in a hospital, long term care facility, or at home. But safety in healthcare
