NICE Care of the Elderly Podcast
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age. The NICE Care of the Elderly podcast covers a wide range of topics, including caregiving, finance, legal, elder abuse, mental health, physical health, and end-of-life issues affecting Canadian seniors. The NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episodes are also available on our website at https://www.nicenet.ca. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version. Over 20 years, the research agenda 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.
Episodes
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Older Adults
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in older adults.
The good news is that most people can control their blood pressure with healthy lifestyle changes and medication.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/hypertension-high-blood-pressure-in-older-adults . The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Older Adults and Frailty
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Frailty syndrome refers to age-related deficits in normal function involving various body systems, leading to loss of muscle, stamina, endurance, weight, and overall fitness.
When you are frail, your body lacks the ability to handle minor illnesses that would typically have minimal impact if you were healthy.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/older-adults-and-frailty-canada . The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Alcohol Use and Older Adults in Canada
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
As you age, your body stores more fat and less muscle and water, leading to slower alcohol metabolism and increased sensitivity to its effects.
Older adults who continue the same drinking pattern into their senior years may be unaware that they have less tolerance than when they were younger.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/alcohol-use-and-older-adults-in-canada. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Canadian Older Adults - HELOCs and Reverse Mortgages
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
House prices have risen dramatically over the last 20 years, especially in Canada's larger cities such as Vancouver and Toronto. Home equity has increased and now represents a more significant percentage of a retiree's net worth. That means that for an average Canadian retiree, how to use their home equity in retirement is potentially as important a decision as what they do with their investment portfolio.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/canadian-seniors-helocs-reverse-mortgages. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Elder Abuse in Canada
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Each year, about ten percent of Canadian Older Adults (65 years or older) are victims of crime.
Up to one percent of Canadian seniors experience violent crimes or physical abuse.
Almost five percent of older adults report experiencing some form of abuse from the age of 65 on.
Topics includes types of elder abuse, signs of elder abuse and how you can help.
The website contains additional provincial resources on how to report elder abuse.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/elder-abuse-in-canada. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Falls among older adults are a serious public health issue in Canada.
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians aged 65 or older.
By 2040, older adults are projected to make up one-quarter of Canada's population. The pace of growth of the group aged 85 or older is expected to be particularly steep. Therefore, it is essential to minimize the burden of falls among Canadian older adults.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/falls-among-older-adults-are-a-serious-public-health-issue-in-canada. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Monday Jul 01, 2024
When Someone Close to you is Dying
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Helping someone through the last years of their life is one of the most difficult journeys anyone can take.
You may be responsible for ensuring that their most basic needs for respect, dignity and physical comfort are sustained until the end of life. What you can expect and how you can help.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-someone-close-to-you-is-dying. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Caregiver Self-Care
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Caregivers are at risk for negative effects on their overall well being, including physical and emotional health, quality of life, social engagement, economic status. Furthermore, due to the high prevalence of chronic disease in older adults a significant percentage of caregivers are at risk of exacerbating their own chronic disease.
Navigating caregiving role functions to achieve benefits for both caregiver and care receiver requires the implementation of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/caregiver-self-care. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Seniors and Weight Loss Drugs in Canada
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Older adults may require extra monitoring from their healthcare providers to mitigate potential health risks.
The obesity drugs should be combined with lifestyle changes to get the best results and minimize the chance of weight gain in the future.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/seniors-and-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-and-wegovy. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcasts based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Internet Scams Targeting Canadian Seniors
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
The elderly in Canada are increasingly being targeted by internet scams.
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.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/internet-scams-targeting-seniors. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Smartphone Tips for Canadian Seniors and Caregivers
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Common sense tips to help seniors use smartphones more easily.
These tips are focused on optimizing the iPhone but are relevant to all smartphones.
These tips use the standard features of a modern smartphone.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/smartphone-tips-for-seniors-and-caregivers. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Palliative Care for Seniors in Canada
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.
Canadian primary health care providers can help provide palliative care for people with serious illness that: helps improve their quality of life and aligns with their values and wishes.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/palliative-care. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
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.
In Canada, there are 2 methods of medical assistance in dying available: clinician-administered medical assistance in dying and self-administered medical assistance in dying.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/maid-medical-assistance-in-dying. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Friday May 31, 2024
Periodontal Disease and Older Adults in Canada
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.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/pdoa-periodontal-disease-and-older-adults. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
When is it time for Canadian Seniors to stop driving?
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
One of the most important concerns for Canadian 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.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-is-it-time-for-seniors-to-stop-driving. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Sunday May 26, 2024
When Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
Parenting represents one of life’s most challenging endeavors. If you manage this while fulfilling the myriad demands of a caregiver to a severely ill spouse, you need support.
There is no wrong way to react to such a heartbreaking loss, and children need to hear this repeatedly.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-dementia-is-in-the-house-advice-for-parents. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Monday May 20, 2024
Managing Emotions - Anxiety & Depression
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Feelings of anxiousness or nervousness are common in both adults and children. But when those feelings start to be overwhelming and affect your daily life, you could have an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety disorders in older adults are fairly common, affecting 10% to 20% of people. However, anxiety disorders often go undiagnosed. Anxiety is found more often than depression and cognitive disorders in older adults.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/managing-emotions---anxiety-depression. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Sunday May 19, 2024
Canada Dental Care Plan for Seniors
Sunday May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents with an annual adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 who do not have access to dental insurance.
This NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode is also available on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/canadian-dental-plan-for-seniors. The site has a text transcript, related links / videos, and a printed PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcasts based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Saturday May 18, 2024
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
Throughout life the adoption of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors contributes to an overall state of wellbeing both physically and psychologically.
Studies have shown that regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, age, or gender all people benefit from implementing daily healthy lifestyle behaviors. Essential components of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors include Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Engagement, Stress Management.
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/healthy-lifestyle-behaviors. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
Thursday May 16, 2024
Chronic Disease Management
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
In North America and in most western European countries approximately 80% of adults over age 65 have a chronic disease and of these 30% have three or more chronic conditions.
The most common chronic conditions experienced by older adults include: Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid)Heart Disease (heart attack, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, heart failure) and Respiratory Disease (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
You can access this NICE Care of the Elderly podcast episode on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/chronic-disease-management. The website provides a text transcript, related links/videos, and a downloadable PDF version.
The National Initiative for Care Of The Elderly (NICE) has compiled a series of podcast episodes based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.
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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)