Sarah Michener

Engagement and Dementia Specialist. Passionate about person centered care and Inspired Living in Senior Care.

[Alzheimer Society of Manitoba @AlzheimerMB]

“Minds in Motion gives Simone encouragement and helps her feel a sense of ability – that she can still be independent.”

Check out our 2024 Annual Report to learn why the weekly Minds in Motion program makes a difference to sisters Jackie and Simone. https://t.co/gS7izvXPxW

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

@CoAPorter @WinnipegNews I don’t get Free Press so can’t open. What PCH was this?

[UM Centre on Aging @UM_coaging]

Canada must take action now on dementia: Recommendations to help lower risks in an aging population https://t.co/KxfbSLu5Eb via @ConversationCA

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

This is very disturbing. Could be considered chemical restraints! Invest in more staff to promote engagement (recreation) and you won’t need any drugs. Recommended read- Dementia without Drugs ⁦@alpower12⁩ https://t.co/xKu5T2AF1x

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

So very true.

[Nathan Stall @NathanStall]

"A society can be judged, not merely by how it treats its most vulnerable members, but by how it treats those who care for them."

Superb @TorontoStar editorial stressing that supporting people living with dementia & their caregivers is a moral imperative.
https://t.co/ff1HlTOmNO

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

Great video explaining ageism. How have you experienced Ageism?#ageism

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

Thanks to everyone who made our 'ageism explained' video our most watched video on our YouTube channel. 🎉

It’s fantastic to see that the importance of challenging ageism is resonating with so many people!

https://t.co/OuBFAyz9X2

[CABHI @cabhi_innovates]

Human retinas may reveal signs of Alzheimer's Disease. In this @sciam article, @DianaMKwon explores different retinal exams - including CABHI-supported @RetiSpec - that could help diagnose #Alzheimers.

Read more: https://t.co/9KqkN69zPR

[Canadian Institute for Seniors Care @ConestogaC @CDNSeniorsCare]

A study by @NIHRresearch: https://t.co/N2A2GlQtUQ, found that 1 in 3 people living with mild to moderate dementia feels socially isolated (NIHR,19). "Open Minds, Open Hearts" is helping to break down barriers and bring people together. Find out more here: https://t.co/FioTEzyOGX

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

Too Many “Senior Moments”: Examining the Effects of Everyday Ageism - Mather Institute. I spent last week with friends in their early 60’s who were all complaining about their physical health and attributing it to age and there was not much they could do. https://t.co/8X9AcQolfX

[UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) @UNDecadeAgeing]

📣 Int'l #YouthDay is coming up soon on 12 August!

This year's theme calls on all generations to come together to combat #ageism – which affects both younger & older people.

Are you ready to stand up for intergenerational solidarity & #AWorld4AllAges? ▶️ https://t.co/klYvkchBHx

[Michelle Porter @CoAPorter]

Provide your input to the standards that should exist in Manitoba in the long-term care sector.

https://t.co/L6I3oSI3Qf

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

Social Prescribing needs to become part of the norm and/or referrals to Recreation Therapists. #recreationtherapy #wellness # activeaging

[McMaster Optimal Aging Portal @Mac_AgingNews]

NEWS: Why Some Doctors Are Prescribing Ballroom Dance or a Day at the Museum https://t.co/QOKPkrptwA @TIME

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

Any time you can be involved in supporting inclusiveness for people living with dementia it is a win. Important study.

[UW Brain and Body Lab @uwbrainbodylab]

Interested in making physical activity & healthy eating community programs & services more dementia-inclusive? See the attached poster or visit our website at: https://t.co/ngol9KepOC. Study has been reviewed & received ethics clearance through a UWaterloo Research Ethics Board.

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

YES! 👏 Covid taught us the importance of engagement to well-being. Our goal in Manitoba should be about enabling well-being for our residents and life enrichment (recreation) team members are an important part of CARE. We need more staff to engage not just nurses and aides.

[Michelle Porter @CoAPorter]

"Our seniors need to be engaged and active...They could, with the assistance of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, rehabilitation and recreational staff in long-term care enjoy a much higher quality of life.” https://t.co/lrnuMiMZo8

[Sarah Michener @SarahMichener1]

Get literate regarding physical activity. Be an active ager! https://t.co/IMEoZqDmhG

[UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) @UNDecadeAgeing]

This @UNDecadeAgeing, it's ⏰ to end the abuse of older people.

✅ 🆕 publication: https://t.co/WJtG0J8PaT

✅ Join the publication's 🚀 (13:45 - 14:00 CEST): https://t.co/SxtiAOlDgi

✅ Share what you know on the Decade Platform: https://t.co/0IwXWe9c8F

#WEAAD2022 #MIPAA20Rome

[CNPEA @cnpea]

We look forward to hosting this event tomorrow, along with #WEAAD2022 partners @EAPreventionON , @CanAgeSeniors and @BCCRNS, with @ltamblynwatts moderating, and an exciting panel of speakers! #RightsDoNotGetOld

[Ageing Better @Ageing_Better]

"It's vital that this library exists to challenge stereotypes and communicate a more diverse representation of what it means to be both older and disabled."

Mikey Erhardt from @GetYrselfActive talking about our new image library collection in @LDTonline.

https://t.co/QPHWC31w9Z

[Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition]

Please re-Tweet to share these permission slips with all who are #caregiving and need a little reassurance.

#Alzheimers #dementia #mentalhealth

[Samir Sinha @DrSamirSinha]

What an exciting development to better support the close to 10M Canadians who also serve as unpaid caregivers for their family members and friends!

Our @RyersonNIA team looks forward to collaborating with the soon to be launched Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence!