NICE Aging in Canada Podcast

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.

Anxiety & Depression in Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Anxiety & Depression in Older Adults. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/managing-emotions---anxiety-depression. 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.

Canada Dental Care Plan for Older Adults - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Canada Dental Care Plan for Older Adults. 
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.
You can access the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/canadian-dental-plan-for-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 compiled a series of Information Tools based on research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.