September 11 – Remember

Eleven years ago today I was starting into my second week as a Lower School principal at an all-girls independent school in Toronto. As the events of that morning unfolded, our entire school gathered in the gymnasium to pray – Christian prayers led by our...

Inspired by the Olympics

I confess – I love the Olympics. I love the competition, the beauty of finely tuned athleticism and the absolute joy of the athletes when they compete well. As a kid I remember spending two weeks glued to the television watching the 1976 games in Montreal....

Technology – Boon or Bane?

It is interesting that both scientific research and life experiences underpin the necessary concept that having meaning and purpose are fundamental needs for our human psyche. Brain health is important – but for what purpose? I would argue it is to discover...

Gait Changes – Increased Risk for Cognitive Impairment?

New research studies released at the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference 2012 in Vancouver suggest that observing and measuring gait changes could be a valuable tool for signaling the need for further cognitive evaluation. The exciting part...

Fit Minds on VoiceAmerica

Nicole Scheidl, CEO of Fit Minds interviewed by Dr. Gordon Atherley on his VoiceAmerica show about caregiving. Give a listen.

TELUS in Health, Improving health outcomes for all Canadians

TELUS in Health, is a call to the engineering and business communities to help change the healthcare landscape in Canada. Giovanni Pizzoferrato will be presenting at the monthly TIM lecture at Carleton University on Thursday July 5th. The event is open to everyone....