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How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation

In many ways, seniors have become the face of COVID-19, with nearly 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada connected to long-term care homes. With tightened visiting restrictions in place, social isolation has become a real threat for many living in care, increasing the risk of loneliness, anxiety and depression.

May 6, 2020

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Roger Wong, executive associate dean of UBC’s faculty of medicine, was interviewed on CKNW‘s Simi Sara Show about Alzheimer’s. In a second episode Wong talks about research, and a third […]

Jan 30, 2019

Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know

Dr. Roger Wong, a clinical professor at UBC, was interviewed by Jason Pires on CTV Morning Live for World Alzheimer’s Day. Dr. Wong spoke about what Alzheimer’s is, the symptoms, […]

Sep 25, 2018

Pediatric residency program expands to Vancouver Island

Pediatric residency program expands to Vancouver Island

UBC and the provincial government have launched a new pediatric training site on Vancouver Island, marking the first time doctors in UBC’s Pediatric Residency Program can train at a site outside of Vancouver.

Aug 19, 2015

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