Indigenous Social Determinants of Health: Impact of COVID-19
September 29 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Presented by the 6th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit During the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities of people were disproportionately affected – especially Indigenous communities. Join Indspire Laureate Dr. James Makokis for a thought-provoking talk about the factors which play into […]
The Role of Meaning in Life and Social Interactions in Promoting Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults
On Sept 27th at 12:00 PM ET, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre is hosting a webinar entitled ‘The Role of Meaning in Life and Social Interactions in Promoting Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults‘. Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, you will be able to: Identify the role of Meaning in Life […]
CanAge CEO joins advisory board developing national standards for personal care providers
On September 1st, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced that it will be leading the development of a national occupational standard (NOS) for personal care providers (also called personal support workers, health care aides, and other titles). CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts has been appointed to the National Advisory Board guiding the development of these […]
Perfect Storm: 2021/22 Flu Season
This Friday (Sept 17th) at 12:00 PM ET, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada is hosting a free public webinar on what will make this flu season different, and the role of pharmacies in keeping us all safe. About the webinar Taken from the event flyer: This year’s flu season follows the largest mass vaccination […]
CanAge submits to federal committee on the use of facial recognition technology to improve seniors’ care
CanAge, in collaboration with AGE-WELL (Canada’s Technology and Aging Network), recently made a submission to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics’ study on the use and impact of facial recognition technology. The purpose of this briefing is to highlight the valuable role that facial recognition technology (FRT) can play in helping […]
Experiences of Frontline Healthcare Providers Who Have Cared for Dying Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The University of Manitoba is conducting research into the experiences of frontline healthcare workers who have cared for dying patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have relevant lived experience, please consider adding your voice to this important research! About the Study Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov – a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University […]
Man impersonates health-care aide looking after patients at Winnipeg hospital
Via CBC Imposter worked as many as 8 shifts, including in emergency department A man spent several night shifts caring for patients at Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Hospital in July despite not actually being employed there, the regional health authority said. The impersonator worked the shifts between July 2 and July 17, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority […]
Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision-Making
The Canadian Centre for Elder Law is seeking participants for a series of virtual consultation events on strategies for including people living with dementia in decision making. The events will run from July 2021 to March 2022. If you are living with dementia or other disabilities, or are a caregiver for someone who is, they […]
CanAge contributes to article on the hidden dangers of UTIs in seniors
CanAge recently contributed to an article published by the IFA about Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and the serious implications they have on older people. Excerpt from the article: Considering the impact of urinary tract infections (UTIs) across the life course they are both underdiagnosed and under acknowledged particularly among older adults who are at an […]
CanAge scoring upcoming federal budget on announcements for seniors
In preparation for the reveal of Canada’s new federal budget on Monday, April 19th, we’ve created a “digital scoreboard” to collect and track investments in support of our members and all older Canadians. You’ll be able to easily see what we recommended in our pre-budget submission, whether or not each item was included in the […]