Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music International

Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music

As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people’s lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioural and psychological symptoms with no […]

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy International

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It impacts individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. Current estimates suggest that one of every 21 people in Canada has the disorder. This number is likely to rise as our understanding of varied presentations and […]