Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC)
@trecresearch.bsky.social
An applied and partnered health services research program that develops innovations and practical solutions that contribute to sustainable improvements in quality of care and quality of life in long-term care (LTC) homes.
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#Trauma Forum Report is now available!
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
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A major milestone in the redevelopment of the Cassellholme long-term care facility in North Bay took place over the weekend.
North Bay care home moves 142 residents into new building
A major milestone in the redevelopment of the Cassellholme long-term care facility in North Bay took place over the weekend.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A major milestone in the redevelopment of the Cassellholme long-term care facility in North Bay took place over the weekend.
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Treat time at mom‘s long term care home🥰
November 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Treat time at mom‘s long term care home🥰
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P.E.I. Green Party calls for oversight as province remains outlier on long-term care rate controls
P.E.I. one of the only provinces that doesn’t control rate increases in long-term care homes #cdnpoli #peipoli
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P.E.I. one of the only provinces that doesn’t control rate increases in long-term care homes #cdnpoli #peipoli
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P.E.I. Green Party calls for oversight as province remains outlier on long-term care rate controls | CBC News
Prince Edward Island is one of the only provinces that does not control rate increases in public or private long-term care homes. The province's Green Party is calling on government to change that, sa...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
P.E.I. Green Party calls for oversight as province remains outlier on long-term care rate controls
P.E.I. one of the only provinces that doesn’t control rate increases in long-term care homes #cdnpoli #peipoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
P.E.I. one of the only provinces that doesn’t control rate increases in long-term care homes #cdnpoli #peipoli
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“MPP Tyler Watt, the Ontario Liberal critic for long-term care who worked as a nurse in long-term care early in the pandemic, echoed that, saying low staffing leads to health issues being missed and long-term care residents being sent to emergency rooms.”
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Internal government data shows which long-term care homes met Ontario's hands-on care targets — and which didn't
As the province has lifted long-term care staffing levels since the pandemic, some companies’ homes have lagged behind, records show
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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“MPP Tyler Watt, the Ontario Liberal critic for long-term care who worked as a nurse in long-term care early in the pandemic, echoed that, saying low staffing leads to health issues being missed and long-term care residents being sent to emergency rooms.”
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/...
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Medicine Hat care workers file for unionization
If successful, it will affect nearly 130 workers in a long-term care facility.
albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...
Medicine Hat care workers file for unionization
If successful, it will affect nearly 130 workers in a long-term care facility.
albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...
Medicine Hat care workers file for unionization
If successful, it will affect nearly 130 workers in long-term care facility.
albertaworker.ca
December 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Medicine Hat care workers file for unionization
If successful, it will affect nearly 130 workers in a long-term care facility.
albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...
Medicine Hat care workers file for unionization
If successful, it will affect nearly 130 workers in a long-term care facility.
albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...
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“The researchers describe the bicycle as a kind of “lifestyle companion” for older adults—a tool that keeps them physically active, mentally sharp, socially connected, & confidently mobile. That combination appears to delay the need for long-term care, preserve independence,& ultimately extend life”
A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives.
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A Decade-Long Study Shows Cycling Helps Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
If you’re looking for yet another reason to hop on your bicycle today—especially if you’re in your 60s or beyond—new research out of Japan has delivered a big one.
momentummag.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“The researchers describe the bicycle as a kind of “lifestyle companion” for older adults—a tool that keeps them physically active, mentally sharp, socially connected, & confidently mobile. That combination appears to delay the need for long-term care, preserve independence,& ultimately extend life”
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Internal government data shows Ontario’s worst-staffed long-term care homes are for-profit https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/internal-government-data-shows-which-long-term-care-homes-met-ontarios-hands-on-care-targets-and-which-didnt-11530728
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More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Internal government data shows Ontario’s worst-staffed long-term care homes are for-profit https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/internal-government-data-shows-which-long-term-care-homes-met-ontarios-hands-on-care-targets-and-which-didnt-11530728
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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Pandemic money for B.C. long-term care aides runs out, leaving elderly residents in worsening conditions www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... @andreawoo.bsky.social
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More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Pandemic money for B.C. long-term care aides runs out, leaving elderly residents in worsening conditions www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... @andreawoo.bsky.social
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More news → CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
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There is a burnout crisis among LTC workers
by Carole Estabrooks and Janice Keefe.
hospitalnews.com/there-is-a-b...
by Carole Estabrooks and Janice Keefe.
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There is a burnout crisis among LTC workers – trauma-informed workplaces are a solution
Addressing the burnout crisis among LTC workers is vital. Find out how government action can improve mental health in care environments.
hospitalnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
There is a burnout crisis among LTC workers
by Carole Estabrooks and Janice Keefe.
hospitalnews.com/there-is-a-b...
by Carole Estabrooks and Janice Keefe.
hospitalnews.com/there-is-a-b...
"Canada’s primary health care crisis has garnered news headlines and political attention, but an equally alarming crisis is ongoing in long-term care (LTC).
#LTC #traumainformedcare #TIC #longtermcare #olderadults #cdnpoli
Learn more:
kevinmd.com/2025/11/the-...
#LTC #traumainformedcare #TIC #longtermcare #olderadults #cdnpoli
Learn more:
kevinmd.com/2025/11/the-...
The burnout crisis in long-term care
Canada's long-term care homes face a staffing crisis driven by worker burnout and trauma from the pandemic. Trauma-informed policies are key to improving mental health.
kevinmd.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
"Canada’s primary health care crisis has garnered news headlines and political attention, but an equally alarming crisis is ongoing in long-term care (LTC).
#LTC #traumainformedcare #TIC #longtermcare #olderadults #cdnpoli
Learn more:
kevinmd.com/2025/11/the-...
#LTC #traumainformedcare #TIC #longtermcare #olderadults #cdnpoli
Learn more:
kevinmd.com/2025/11/the-...
Meet more of the TREC team!
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Meet more of the TREC team!
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Mehtab Rai joined TREC in 2025. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Alberta.
Meet more of the TREC team!
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
November 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Meet more of the TREC team!
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Madeleine Wong joined TREC in September 2025 as a Research Assistant on the Manager Project. She recently completed her Master of Science in Public Health at McGill University, where she developed strong skills in research, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Today is a day for reflection and remembrance
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today is a day for reflection and remembrance
The Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC) team has been busy sharing research findings from the first ever wave of data collection in the Atlantic Region.
Here is what they have been up to:
Here is what they have been up to:
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC) team has been busy sharing research findings from the first ever wave of data collection in the Atlantic Region.
Here is what they have been up to:
Here is what they have been up to:
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Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians are 65+ and that number is rising fast. As our population ages, data-driven solutions are key to ensuring quality home and long-term care.
Learn how CIHI’s Integrated interRAI Reporting System is supporting #ConnectedCare across our health systems.
https://ow.ly/N5b650XnVJc
Learn how CIHI’s Integrated interRAI Reporting System is supporting #ConnectedCare across our health systems.
https://ow.ly/N5b650XnVJc
Timely, Connected and Person-Centred: How the Integrated interRAI Reporting System Is Supporting Senior Care in Canada
The Canadian Institute for Health Information’s Integrated interRAI Reporting System supports data collection and reporting in home care and long-term care, thus enabling usage of standardized assessments, near real-time data submission and timelier reporting to support senior care in Canada.
ow.ly
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians are 65+ and that number is rising fast. As our population ages, data-driven solutions are key to ensuring quality home and long-term care.
Learn how CIHI’s Integrated interRAI Reporting System is supporting #ConnectedCare across our health systems.
https://ow.ly/N5b650XnVJc
Learn how CIHI’s Integrated interRAI Reporting System is supporting #ConnectedCare across our health systems.
https://ow.ly/N5b650XnVJc
Hello, BlueSky.
We're the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Simply put, it's our privilege to be the stewards for your health data, and we use it to make Canadians healthier.
You can expect reports, stats, podcasts & webinars, stories that go beyond the data & so much more!
Stay tuned!
We're the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Simply put, it's our privilege to be the stewards for your health data, and we use it to make Canadians healthier.
You can expect reports, stats, podcasts & webinars, stories that go beyond the data & so much more!
Stay tuned!
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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#Trauma Forum Report is now available!
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#Trauma Forum Report is now available!
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
TREC, in partnership with Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Continuing Care and Alberta Health Services, hosted a two-day policy forum on trauma informed care in continuing care homes (CCHs). See the report:
drive.google.com/file/d/1mBpF...
#LTC
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PEI private long-term care homes prompt concerns https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-families-raise-concerns-about-bedsores-staff-training-at-private-ltc-homes
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
PEI private long-term care homes prompt concerns https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/pei-families-raise-concerns-about-bedsores-staff-training-at-private-ltc-homes
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
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Curious how often the federal budget mentions healthcare?
The analysis you’re looking for 👇
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/08/b...
The analysis you’re looking for 👇
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Budget 2025 Takeaways
The budget includes some new health-related measures.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Curious how often the federal budget mentions healthcare?
The analysis you’re looking for 👇
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/08/b...
The analysis you’re looking for 👇
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/08/b...
No place for ageism
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
No place for ageism
And that includes elders and older adults
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
And that includes elders and older adults
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We are inviting individuals with lived experience in long-term care (LTC) across Canada to participate in 90 min virtual focus groups (between Nov 17-29) to share their unique perspectives and help shape new LTC indicators. Participants will be compensated.
Register: survey.pra.ca/S2/1/CIHIRec6/
Register: survey.pra.ca/S2/1/CIHIRec6/
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We are inviting individuals with lived experience in long-term care (LTC) across Canada to participate in 90 min virtual focus groups (between Nov 17-29) to share their unique perspectives and help shape new LTC indicators. Participants will be compensated.
Register: survey.pra.ca/S2/1/CIHIRec6/
Register: survey.pra.ca/S2/1/CIHIRec6/
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Wearing a mask will be required — temporarily — in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including long-term care, across Newfoundland and Labrador in a bid to cut down on respiratory infections this flu season, says the provincial health authority.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Masking at health-care facilities mandatory starting Monday, says NLHS | CBC News
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is bringing back a masking requirement in clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities in a bid to cut down on the spread of respiratory infections.
www.cbc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Wearing a mask will be required — temporarily — in all clinical areas in hospitals and health-care facilities, including long-term care, across Newfoundland and Labrador in a bid to cut down on respiratory infections this flu season, says the provincial health authority.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We’re pleased the federal government listened to health care providers and patients to maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We’re pleased the federal government listened to health care providers and patients to maintain planned health spending increases in Budget 2025 with a commitment to invest $5 billion in health infrastructure 🧵👇