NICE Online Tools
The National Initiative For Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcasts generated from multiple research studies focussed on understanding life challenges as people age.
Episodes
![Capacity and Consent: Canadian Seniors](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/capacity-consent-canada-sq_ckaum6_300x300.png)
5 days ago
Capacity and Consent: Canadian Seniors
5 days ago
5 days ago
Seniors who cannot make decisions independently may need assistance or support to exercise their legal capacity.
![Seniors and Weight Loss Drugs: Ozempic and Wegovy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/wegovy-ozempic-sq_ewy2jv_300x300.png)
6 days ago
6 days ago
Older adults may require extra monitoring from their healthcare providers to mitigate potential health risks
![Introduction to NICE Tools Podcast Series](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/niice-print-sq_mxjn6s_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Introduction to NICE Tools Podcast Series
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of Information Tools based on multiple research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
![Internet Scams Targeting Seniors](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/internet-scams-sq_arabhx_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Internet Scams Targeting Seniors
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to internet scams because they tend to be polite and trusting, have less computer skills, and are less likely to report fraud. For more information and links to additional resources please visit https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/internet-scams-targeting-seniors
![Smartphone Tips for Seniors and Caregivers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/smartphone-tips-sq_utxhrh_300x300.png)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Smartphone Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Common sense tips to make it easier for Seniors to use smartphones.
![Palliative care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/palliative-white-sq_9yzsyd_300x300.png)
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Palliative care
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Palliative care is a holistic approach that treats a person with serious illness. It involves a range of care providers including the person's unpaid caregivers.
![MAID: Medical assistance in dying](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/maid-sq_7756y8_300x300.png)
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
MAID: Medical assistance in dying
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows eligible individuals to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life.
![Periodontal Disease and Older Adults](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/pdoa-sq_ekafve_300x300.png)
Friday May 31, 2024
Periodontal Disease and Older Adults
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection in the mouth that can happen at any age, but is more common in older adults.
![When is it time for Seniors to stop driving?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/driving-white-sq_yksaca_300x300.png)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
When is it time for Seniors to stop driving?
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
One of the most important concerns for cognitively impaired older adults is when to cease driving a vehicle due to a decline in driving skills that potentially place the person and others at risk.
![When Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18697534/ementia-white-sq_9cb8je_300x300.png)
Sunday May 26, 2024
When Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
There is no wrong way to react to such a heartbreaking loss, and children need to hear this repeatedly.
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NICE
THE NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR CARE OF THE ELDERLY (NICE) has compiled a series of INFORMATION TOOLS generated from multiple research studies focussed on understanding life challenges as people age. The research agenda over a period of 20 years was supported by National and International grant funding obtained and directed by Dr. Lynn McDonald, NICE Scientific Director and members of the NICE research community.
NICE INFORMATION TOOLS generated by NICE research are augmented by national research entities e.g. CANADA Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) - Aging Institute. USA National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute on Aging (NIA)