Resources

An article in CMAJ, "move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults" found that regular physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31%. As Canada’s population ages, maintaining physical activity is becoming an increasingly critical factor in healthy aging.

This episode of Defy Dementia delves deep into the cardiovascular risk factors of dementia, such as blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and exercise. Nicole McLachlan shares her experience suffering from a heart attack as a fit and healthy 42-year-old, and her subsequent road to recovery.

special presenters from the Alberta Social Prescribing Program talk to us about how Social Prescribing to Intergenerational initiatives benefits Older Adults

Ageism is a real problem everywhere, including in healthcare. It isn’t just wrong; it has impacts on our health, lifespan and economy. That’s why, in partnership with the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Changing the Narrative created" Antidotes for Ageism: A brief guide to creating inclusive care in an ageist society. (Running time: approximately 16 minutes)

It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. "It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all."

Creating inclusive circles and spaces for diverse Youth and Seniors

Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she's learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy.

This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.

Join us for an educational session that will present critical information and explore resources to help older adults ensure the medications they're taking are still necessary, beneficial, and not causing harm.Medications can help us in many different ways. However, as we age, our bodies become more