Dr. Mandana Modirrousta with the rTMS machine at St. Boniface Hospital. Photo by St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. By Greg Holmes A promising treatment in the fight against depression is now available to clients of the Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Deer Lodge Centre. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or rTMS, is a painless brain-stimulation therapy that has been proven to improve …
Programs offer multiple treatment options for military personnel and veterans suffering from operational stress injuries By Shawna Culleton For soldiers and veterans, bravery is in their very blood. They’re conditioned from basic training onward to charge into places and situations from which an instinct for self-preservation would drive the rest of us away. Like a thousand tiny fractures, the impacts …
The dementia care program on the third floor of Deer Lodge Centre has experienced some growing pains over the past few years as it expands to incorporate new units. Throughout these transitions, our staff have also undergone changes. For one thing, there are now more of us: well over 80 nursing staff providing dementia care on the third floor alone. …
Messy spaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed, says Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter. But to tackle that mess, you may need a little help. By Kathy Penner Is the sheer volume of things you’ve accumulated over time causing you more stress than comfort? You’re not alone. As Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter says in Psychology Today, “Messy spaces leave us …
Games are a great way for players of all ages to boost mood, strengthen bonds, and improve cognitive strength By Kathy Penner It’s not easy for different generations to find mutually interesting topics of conversation. Family visits can be awkward or boring, reducing the likelihood of more frequent get-togethers. The good news is that board games not only entertain people …
The Operational Stress Injuries Clinic is helping military and law enforcement personnel and veterans escape from the grip of chronic pain By Ryan McBride They’re trained to put themselves in harm’s way for the sake of our safety and security. For that reason, the women and men who serve in our military and law enforcement face a unique set of …
By Michael Badejo You’re always drowsy. Your head nods when you try to focus. You can’t seem to remember the simplest details about the conversation you just had. Your diet isn’t working. The problem might be the amount of sleep you’re getting. Which means learning how to get enough sleep is the solution. That’s right—enough sleep might even help you …