NICE Aging in Canada Podcast

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.

Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors - Deep Dive

This podcast takes a deep dive into our Information Tool: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors. 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 the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at: https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/healthy-lifestyle-behaviors. 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.

Chronic Disease Management

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

Capacity and Consent: Canadian Seniors

Seniors who cannot make decisions independently may need assistance or support to exercise their legal capacity. A person has legal capacity when they can understand and appreciate the consequences of a decision.
You can access the companion NICE Information Tool on our website at : https://www.nicenet.ca/articles/capacity-and-consent-canadian-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.

Introduction to NICE Information Tools

The National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly has compiled a series of Information Tools based on multiple research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age. 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 research community members. The Information Tools were first available as glossy printed brochures displayed in doctors' offices, retirement homes, municipal offices, outreach centers, churches, and other places supporting older adults. Now, we are updating the tools and making them accessible in various formats, including podcasts, web pages, eNewsletters, social media, and print. The information tools for older adults and their caregivers are accessible on smartphones, tablets, and desktops. 
Topics covered include caregiving, end-of-life, elder abuse, addictions, finance, legal issues, and mental and physical health. We constantly seek new, innovative ways to distribute Information Tools. Recently, we launched our Deep Dive  "Audio Overviews," which uses AI to summarize our Information Tools in a conversational, podcast-like format.  To stay updated on new information tools, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or subscribe to our Podcast or eNewsletter. We value your input and are always open to new ideas and suggestions. We encourage you to get in touch if you have any ideas for new tools or suggestions for updates. You can access the Information Tools on our website at https://www.nicenet.ca.