NICE Aging in Canada Podcast

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.

Weight Loss Drugs and Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Weight Loss Drugs and Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/seniors-and-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-and-wegovy. 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.

Internet Scams Targeting Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Internet Scams Targeting Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/internet-scams-targeting-seniors. 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.

Smartphone Tips for Canadian Seniors and Caregivers

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/smartphone-tips-for-seniors-and-caregivers. 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.

Palliative Care for Seniors in Canada

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/palliative-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.

MAID: Medical Assistance in Dying

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/maid-medical-assistance-in-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.

Periodontal Disease and Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Periodontal Disease and Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/pdoa-periodontal-disease-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.

When is it time for Canadian Seniors to stop driving? - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: When is it time for Canadian Seniors to stop driving? 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-is-it-time-for-seniors-to-stop-driving. 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 Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents

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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/when-dementia-is-in-the-house-advice-for-parents. 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.