Aging

‘A tattoo for mom?’ Ageism Unmasked

Everyday, compassionate ageism doesn’t just feel bad, it’s bad for our health. And it can lead to terrible public policy.

The dangers of financialized long-term care

Jackie Brown makes the compelling case that the staggering loss of life seen within long-term care homes during the first wave was in part the product of an economic regime that values the profits of shareholders over the lives of the vulnerable.

Snowbirds complicate vaccine rollout

Snowbirds receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in the US could cause practical and ethical problems for the vaccine rollout in Canada that we need to prepare for now.

Innovative models pave the way for safe, high-quality long-term care homes

COVID-19 has exposed huge issues in Ontario's LTC homes. It's time we reimagine LTC entirely. Let's start by surveying the other LTC models already out there.

If not now, when? Applying a palliative approach in long-term care

How seniors can celebrate the holidays safely

The crisis of privatized care in Ontario

Leveraging robotics to ease the long-term care crisis

Virtual reality can help older Canadians overcome toll of lockdowns

The Longevity Economy: Housing policies for an aging population

We must protect the elderly as we move to virtual care

Is less really better? Eliminating 3- and 4-bed ward rooms in long-term care homes

Choosing the best option for hip surgery

‘There was a lot of death and suffering’: How soldiers turned the tide in Ontario’s long-term care homes

Virus vs. Visitors – Why long-term care needs a palliative approach

When a gym becomes a home: Highlighting the need for long-term care reform

The urgent need for home-care technology for seniors

Ageism a barrier to healthcare for seniors

Not scared of dying but of dying scared

Can cannabis reduce agitation in dementia patients?