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Significant Funding Boost Takes Palliative Care Research in Canada to New Heights

Mar 19, 2025 | Long-Term Care

Today, the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative was awarded $5.9 million from the Canadian Cancer Society and Brain Canada to advance nationwide clinical trials in palliative care.

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A Year in Review from Bruyère Health Research Institute

Dec 16, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Celebrating a year of success and commitment to impactful research.

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Bruyère announces new name and brand reflecting the heart & science of care

Oct 24, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Bruyère launched a new brand identity – and will now be known as Bruyère Health.

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Dr. Kiran Rabheru seeks to tackle ageism in care

Oct 9, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Newly appointed investigator with the Bruyère Health Research Institute focused on human rights to combat ageism

Bruyère evaluating smart bed alarm to reduce pressure injuries and falls in long-term care

Jun 11, 2024 | Long-Term Care

One of Bruyère's long-term care homes selected Esprit-ai for an innovative pilot project to assist staff in managing resident repositioning workflows and alert staff when residents are at risk of falling.

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Bruyère teams with Carefor in newly expanded Bruyère@Home program

May 8, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Bruyère is helping older adults transition home, safter and faster following a hospital stay, with Carefor as the care service provider in newly expanded Bruyère@Home program.

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People with opioid use disorder less likely to receive palliative care at end of life

Apr 29, 2024 | Long-Term Care

A researcher with Bruyère Health Research Institute has co-authored a study into people with opioid use disorder and their access to palliative care.

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The effects of multiple medications

Apr 23, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Barbara Farrell, PharmD, spoke with the New York Times on polypharmacy – the use of multiple prescription drugs.

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Bruyere’s Geriatric Day Hospital program featured in the Ottawa Citizen

Apr 22, 2024 | Long-Term Care

Elizabeth Payne with the Ottawa Citizen recently visited Bruyère’s John and Jennifer Ruddy Geriatric Day Hospital.

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Alzheimer’s treatments spur hopes and challenges across Canada

Apr 16, 2024 | Long-Term Care

New therapies would mean change at all levels.

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