Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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In recent years, the population that Baycrest Health Sciences cares for has changed dramatically. The older adults who rely on us each and every day are living longer and have more chronic illnesses, including dementia. They also expect more from healthcare and residential care providers. As our clients' needs and expectations change, so too must Baycrest. We know older adults want to be more involved in their own healthcare. They expect direct and ready access to their health records, and to have their families actively participate with them in their care plans and treatment decisions. They believe services should be available when and where they are most convenient to meet their needs. Those clients residing in long-term care or assisted living want more access to meaningful activities that keep them engaged and cognitively, emotionally and physically enriched. We recognize the importance of meeting these client-centred needs, and we are responding. Technological innovations such as MyChart are giving clients and their caregivers secure access to their Baycrest health records online. We have begun to take some of our programs, such as falls prevention and fitness classes, out into the community, allowing seniors to age in place longer. And our activities at Baycrest are not just recreational – in many cases they are designed to truly help seniors age smarter, and are based on research and innovative clinical practices being developed right here on our campus. Baycrest is a global leader in geriatric care, research, education and innovation, and we remain so by constantly adapting to provide the greatest possible impact for seniors. While we are committed to living our traditional values, we understand the increasing importance of being nimble and seizing opportunities for growth – reinvesting in what matters most to the seniors in our community. The solutions to the changing needs of an aging society are within our collective reach, and Baycrest is proud to be at the forefront of the journey toward defining a new old age. Jeffrey Blidner Chair, Baycrest Board of Directors Dr. William Reichman President & CEO Meeting the Changing Needs of Seniors M E S S AG E F R O M T H E B AYC R E S T B OA R D C H A I R A N D T H E P R E S I D E N T & C EO