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
"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
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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 👇
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/08/b...
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/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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 🧵👇
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Newfoundland & Labrador Reinstates Temporary Mask Mandate in Hospitals and Long-Term Care as COVID-19 Cases Rise
A temporary mask mandate is returning to Newfoundland and Labrador’s hospitals and care homes as COVID-19 cases rise and vaccines roll out.
Newfoundland & Labrador Reinstates Temporary Mask Mandate in Hospitals and Long-Term Care as COVID-19 Cases Rise
A temporary mask mandate is returning to Newfoundland and Labrador’s hospitals and care homes as COVID-19 cases rise and vaccines roll out.
November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Newfoundland & Labrador Reinstates Temporary Mask Mandate in Hospitals and Long-Term Care as COVID-19 Cases Rise
A temporary mask mandate is returning to Newfoundland and Labrador’s hospitals and care homes as COVID-19 cases rise and vaccines roll out.
Newfoundland & Labrador Reinstates Temporary Mask Mandate in Hospitals and Long-Term Care as COVID-19 Cases Rise
A temporary mask mandate is returning to Newfoundland and Labrador’s hospitals and care homes as COVID-19 cases rise and vaccines roll out.
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Do you know where your retirement money is? Study finds thousands have forgotten pensions #Canada
National Institute on Ageing says 200,000 Ontarians have up to $3.6 billion in unclaimed pension funds
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
National Institute on Ageing says 200,000 Ontarians have up to $3.6 billion in unclaimed pension funds
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
Do you know where your retirement money is? Study finds thousands have forgotten pensions | CBC Radio
A new report from the National Institute on Ageing says thousands of Ontarians are missing out on millions in unclaimed pension money.
www.cbc.ca
July 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Do you know where your retirement money is? Study finds thousands have forgotten pensions #Canada
National Institute on Ageing says 200,000 Ontarians have up to $3.6 billion in unclaimed pension funds
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
National Institute on Ageing says 200,000 Ontarians have up to $3.6 billion in unclaimed pension funds
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
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Congratulations!
Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations!
Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
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Honourary degree received by TREC partner, Heather Cook
Long-time TREC partner, Heather Cook, was recognized with an honourary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from the @uvic.ca in June 2025.
(1/3)
TREC Research Assistant, Hadiya Huijer, presented a poster entitled #Trauma and continuing care homes: understanding current context and developing a framework for implementing trauma-informed care at the Canadian Association on #Gerontology conference in Montreal, October 23-25.
#longtermcare
#longtermcare
November 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
TREC Research Assistant, Hadiya Huijer, presented a poster entitled #Trauma and continuing care homes: understanding current context and developing a framework for implementing trauma-informed care at the Canadian Association on #Gerontology conference in Montreal, October 23-25.
#longtermcare
#longtermcare
NEW TREC research!
Our objectives:
To examine recovery (prepandemic to postpandemic), specifically related to burnout for care aides working in nursing homes.
www.jamda.com/article/S152...
#cdnpse #research #healthresearch #nursinghomes #LTC #pandemic #careaides #PSWs
Our objectives:
To examine recovery (prepandemic to postpandemic), specifically related to burnout for care aides working in nursing homes.
www.jamda.com/article/S152...
#cdnpse #research #healthresearch #nursinghomes #LTC #pandemic #careaides #PSWs
Recovering After COVID-19: A Comparison of Burnout Levels Among Care Aides From 2014 to 2024
To examine recovery (prepandemic to postpandemic), specifically related to burnout
for care aides working in nursing homes.
www.jamda.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
NEW TREC research!
Our objectives:
To examine recovery (prepandemic to postpandemic), specifically related to burnout for care aides working in nursing homes.
www.jamda.com/article/S152...
#cdnpse #research #healthresearch #nursinghomes #LTC #pandemic #careaides #PSWs
Our objectives:
To examine recovery (prepandemic to postpandemic), specifically related to burnout for care aides working in nursing homes.
www.jamda.com/article/S152...
#cdnpse #research #healthresearch #nursinghomes #LTC #pandemic #careaides #PSWs
Coming soon!
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Coming soon!
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
Two Trauma-Informed Care Projects
TREC is leading two projects to advance understanding of the trauma burden among care staff in long term care and to collaboratively develop evidence-based resources that support the implementation of trauma informed care.
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Dying Toronto woman's daughter says she spotted bedbugs in palliative care bed https://globalnews.ca/news/11456684/dying-toronto-woman-daughter-bedbugs-palliative-care-bed/
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
September 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dying Toronto woman's daughter says she spotted bedbugs in palliative care bed https://globalnews.ca/news/11456684/dying-toronto-woman-daughter-bedbugs-palliative-care-bed/
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁