Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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BAYCREST LEADS ASIA TRADE MISSION Baycrest headed up a trade mission to Asia last November at the request of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation. The mission team – which included the University of Toronto, Health Technology Exchange, Stantec and SHI Consulting/Capital – visited businesses in Singapore and Japan where several potential opportunities were identified. Baycrest leaders took the time to revisit China to discuss additional business opportunities in geriatrics training and care delivery. Baycrest's first Chinese business contract was with Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) which brought 10 medical students and two faculty members here for two weeks of training in October. "Sharing Baycrest's expertise and knowledge with other countries around the world represents a potential and much-needed source of revenue for our own campus so that we can do more for the community we care for," said president and CEO Dr. Bill Reichman. NURSING HOME RESIDENTS EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY When Albert Soren was born 95 years ago the telephone was still a relatively new invention. Today, Soren has a desktop computer with an Internet connection set up in his room in the Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged. Due to a sight impairment, he is not able to surf the Internet himself, but with the help of a volunteer, he corresponds by email and looks up information online. A recreation room in the Apotex has a computer equipped with PointerWare, a user interface designed for seniors. Bette Risen, 94, began using the computer two years ago. Her favourite online activity is playing the game Deal or no Deal. And she keeps in touch with family through email. "It was totally new to me," she said. "I think it's wonderful." "Engaging with this technology is a great way to keep the mind active and it helps people stay connected (some use Skype) with their families," said recreation therapist Mara Swartz. "It's also empowering for residents. They're able to find information and gain knowledge about anything they're interested in, including medical conditions, medications and how to stay healthy." Dr. William Reichman, president and CEO of Baycrest and Dr. Yixin Zeng, president of PUMC, with PUMC faculty and students in Beijing. ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 33