Cognitive Health and Recovery Research Lab

Amid the growing concerns over Novel Coronavirus (COVID‑19) we wanted to provide an update to the community. Based on recent developments with respect to social distancing, Dalhousie University has made the decision to suspend all campus-based research operations until further notice. During this difficult time, our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our researchers, research staff, trainees and participants. We are currently looking at options for moving some of our research online and will provide updates as things progress.

In the spirit of doing our share to contain the virus, please follow the PHA recommendations:
1. Social distance - decrease close contact with others as much as you can (recommended distance is 6 feet), and use Skype, etc. for any meetings if you can. We will hold lab meetings online or cancel, depending upon need.
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap & water for 20 sec and dry thoroughly (there is a cute website - washyourlyrics.com - that will turn your favorite song into a 20 sec version)
3. Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, mouth
4. Cough into your elbow or cover with tissue and throw tissue away
5. Wipe down all frequently touched surfaces, including keyboards, desktops, door handles , etc.
6. Try to practice other healthy behaviours - get lots of sleep, drink lots of fluids, eat well and get some exercise, so you can fight any viruses you might get
7. If you feel sick, have a fever, cough, chills, etc. you should call 811.

Be sure to also take care of your mental health as well, some suggestions are to make daily social connection dates (Skype, FaceTime..), practice meditation, positive self talk, set daily goals and structure your routine.

The latest update including recommendations for social distancing and for those who need to self- quarantine/isolate can be found at: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20200315002

Be safe everyone!

First Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia; New Prevention Measures News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

Join us today in support of Richard Drake from our lab as he presents his masters thesis on Parkinsons, attention, and walking... in only 180 seconds!

The Three Minute Thesis event runs today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, Student Union Building.

For more information take a look at the link below:

3 Minute Thesis Experience Dalhousie's royal rumble of intellectual rigor! The yearly competition gives graduate researchers from across the university a platform to share the ideas that drive their work and compete for $4,000 in cash prizes.