NICE Aging in Canada Podcast

Working Past Retirement - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Working Past Retirement. From an employee's perspective, many older working Canadians do not find traditional retirement appealing. Many desire to work after the traditional retirement age and their reasons are not just financial. From an employer's perspective, an employee's departure can lead to losing valuable knowledge, skills, and experience that may be challenging and expensive to replace.
You can access the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/older-adults-working-past-retirement . The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.
 

Hearing Loss and Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Hearing Loss and Older Adults. Approximately one-third of older adults experience hearing loss, and the likelihood of developing it rises with age. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) occurs gradually for many of us as we grow older. It usually occurs in both ears, affecting them equally. Because the loss is gradual, people with presbycusis may not realize they have lost some of their ability to hear.
You can access the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/hearing-loss-and-older-adults . The online Information Tool provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/hypertension-high-blood-pressure-in-older-adults . The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Older Adults and Frailty - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Older Adults and Frailty. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/older-adults-and-frailty-canada . The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Alcohol Use and Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Alcohol Use and Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/alcohol-use-and-older-adults-in-canada. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

HELOCs and Reverse Mortgages

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/canadian-seniors-helocs-reverse-mortgages. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Elder Abuse in Canada

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/elder-abuse-in-canada. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Preventing Falls in Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Preventing Falls in Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/falls-among-older-adults-are-a-serious-public-health-issue-in-canada. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

When Someone Close to you is Dying

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-someone-close-to-you-is-dying. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.

Caregiver Self-Care - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Caregiver Self-Care. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/caregiver-self-care. The online Information Tool  provides related links to videos, infographics, and a printable version. The National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE) has developed a series of information tools derived from research studies that focus on understanding the challenges people face as they age. The research for these information tools is conducted manually, while their distribution utilizes AI-based technologies for generating audio and images.