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The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024

The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024

CMHA’s report, The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, is a deep dive into mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada
Three-Quarters of American Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

Three-Quarters of American Adults Are Now Overweight or Obese

The study, published on Thursday in The Lancet, reveals the dramatic rise of obesity rates across all age groups since 1990
Clinical guidelines released addressing social isolation and loneliness in older adults

Clinical guidelines released addressing social isolation and loneliness in older adults

Earlier this year, CCSMH launched the first in the world clinical guidelines on social isolation and loneliness in older adults
The art and science of aging well

The art and science of aging well

While genetics and gender are beyond our control, the approaches described here are not. Adopting them will significantly improve your chances of staying active, healthy and living independently to a ripe old age.
Study shows significant increase in Ontarians living with chronic illness by 2040

Study shows significant increase in Ontarians living with chronic illness by 2040

The study reveals an unprecedented strain on Ontario’s healthcare system, exacerbated by a growing and aging population.
Participate in Statistics Canada's Study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Participate in Statistics Canada's Study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

This study aims to better understand the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers, as well as their access to care and support services.
The National Institute on Ageing announces exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Analyst

The National Institute on Ageing announces exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Analyst

The Senior Policy Analyst will play a pivotal role in conducting policy analysis, tracking political trends, and developing actionable policy recommendations to support the NIA’s public policy agenda.
Promising research on blood tests to screen for Alzheimer's disease

Promising research on blood tests to screen for Alzheimer's disease

Currently, confirming beta-amyloid buildup requires expensive brain scans or invasive spinal taps. That's where blood screening tests could play a role.
2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards Competition Now Open

2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards Competition Now Open

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University, in partnership with RTOERO, is hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition
Are you a Canadian resident aged 65 or older who has been victimized by fraud?

Are you a Canadian resident aged 65 or older who has been victimized by fraud?

You are invited to participate in the fraud victimization study being conducted across Canada, by researchers at King’s University College at Western University and the Ontario Provincial Police
Human aging undergoes a significant acceleration at the ages of 44 and 60

Human aging undergoes a significant acceleration at the ages of 44 and 60

A recent Stanford Research Study suggests that aging occurs in at least two accelerated bursts rather than a slow and steady process.
Apple Announces Airpod Hearing Aid Functionality

Apple Announces Airpod Hearing Aid Functionality

Apple announced that this fall, it will offer an upgrade for AirPods Pro 2 users, allowing them to take a clinical-level hearing test, effectively making the AirPods Pro 2 approved over-the-counter hearing aids.
Research - Newer Shingles Vaccine Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Research - Newer Shingles Vaccine Tied to Lower Dementia Risk

Receipt of a newer recombinant version of a shingles vaccine is associated with a significant delay in dementia diagnosis in older adults, a new study suggests.
Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions

Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions

Canadian caregivers are in crisis. CCCE is responding with free mental health and wellness support, and with a new tool – social prescribing for caregivers.
Toronto Metropolitan University researchers are seeking elderly study participants

Toronto Metropolitan University researchers are seeking elderly study participants

A team of researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University are seeking participants for a study titled "Understanding Online Health Information Search in Older Adults: Assessing How Search Results Influence Decision-Making".

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