Why is Recreational Therapy important for seniors? By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth February 2nd, 2021   Recreational therapy is a process that uses activities and other activity-based interventions to address the needs of individuals with illness and/or disabling conditions. Recreational Therapists help improve or maintain physical, cognitive,

Welcome to Brain Health Month! By Medha Saraiya March 4   Let’s talk a bit about Brain Health this month! It is important for our #seniors to keep active and to keep their brain healthy. In doing so, they can #reduce the risks of #Dementia, #Depression and #Stress.   Why

Welcome to Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth January 8th, 2021   Did you know that January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month?   Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that destroys the brain cells affecting memory and deterioration of thinking ability over time. The disease is

Using Smartphone Games as a Way to Improve Your Mental Health By Medha Saraiya May 6   When it comes to mental de-stressing, there are many non-traditional routes we can take to achieve this. Whenever I find myself to be down, I look towards smartphone games to uplift my mood

Together for a Fairer, Healthier World By Medha Saraiya April 6   This year’s World Health Day’s theme is: “Together for a fairer, healthier world”.   We all deserve access to care no matter our age, ethnicity, gender and economic status. Unfortunately, these inequalities exist, within every community and region.

Tips on Living with Alzheimers By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth January 14th, 2021   Here are some tips on living with Alzheimer’s disease for Week Two:   🧠 Challenge your brain: Exercise your brain daily. Our minds need to be stimulated and kept active in order to

Tips for a Safe and Secure New Year’s Eve By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth December 30th, 2020   As we get ready to say farewell to 2020, it is important to remember that we must celebrate safely by following lockdown regulations!   Let us remember to: –

Substance Abuse and Its Effects By Medha Saraiya June 22   In Canada, it is estimated that approximately 21% of the #population (about 6 million people) will meet the criteria for #addiction in their lifetime, #alcohol and #cannabis/marijuana being the most common forms of #substance #abuse.   The four C’s

Staying Safe During the Holiday Season By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth December 15th, 2020   As 2020 wind’s down, we think about all the uncertainties, stress, and anxiety that a lot of us endured during this pandemic.   It is especially important that we take care of

Staying Safe During Lockdown By Medha Saraiya, RPN and CEO of ConnexHealth December 22nd, 2020   This Holiday Season will be tough for many as we are unable to celebrate in-person with our family and friends. It is important that we follow Public Health guidelines while celebrating.   Connect with