Digital partnership aims to help Canadian seniors
Mednow, Canada’s premier digital health and pharmacy platform, and Integracare Inc., a market leader in private home healthcare services, announced a partnership aimed at addressing one of Canada’s most pressing healthcare challenges: supporting Seniors in aging safely and comfortably at home. As Canada’s population ages, the demand for personalized, high-quality home healthcare continues to grow. Managing medications effectively is one of […]
New funding to fight breast cancer in Canada
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women* living in Canada. One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer screening, which aims to detect cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, is a priority for […]
A pet will extend the life of a Canadian senior
Owning a pet can profoundly impact the lives of seniors, offering a sense of purpose, companionship, and numerous health benefits. Whether it’s a playful dog, a calming cat, or even a small pet like a bird or fish, animals provide joy and improved quality of life. For seniors, pets are more than just companions—they’re therapeutic […]
Canadians ignoring obesity risks
Top-line findings from an Obesity Canada report reveal that the cost of inaction in treating obesity in Canada has reached $27.6 billion – about 20 per cent higher than previously estimated. With nearly one in three Canadians living with obesity, both the direct and indirect costs are staggering and illustrate that living with this disease has profound implications that […]
Canadian seniors get help with hand tremors
Steadiwear has launched its third-generation Steadi-3 glove designed to reduce hand tremors for people living with Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s disease – and nearly half the size and weight of the previous device. Steadiwear is an AGE-WELL startup affiliate and has received support from the network through the development of its anti-tremor glove. Steadi-3 is […]
The flu shot has arrived for Canadian seniors
Getting a flu shot is one of the most important steps Canadian seniors can take to protect their health, especially as the flu season approaches. For seniors, the flu can lead to severe complications, hospitalization, and even death due to their age-related vulnerabilities and potential preexisting conditions. Here are key reasons why Canadian seniors should […]
Cancer screening expanding across Canada
Canada is making excellent progress in establishing, expanding and improving lung and cervical cancer screening programs across the country, according to new environmental scan reports from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). This is critical because regular screening can help save lives. “Screening programs that are more accessible to everyone, including those in rural and remote […]
Canadian seniors should take iron deficiency seriously
Iron deficiency is a common issue among Canadian seniors, and it can have serious health implications if left untreated. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. When there isn’t enough iron, the body can’t produce adequate hemoglobin, leading to a condition called iron deficiency […]
How Canadian seniors can sleep without pills
A strategy developed by Canadian researchers for encouraging older patients with insomnia to wean themselves from sleeping pills and improve their sleep through behavioral techniques is effective, data suggest. If proven helpful for the millions of older Canadians who currently rely on nightly benzodiazepines (BZDs) and non-BZDs (colloquially known as Z drugs) for their sleep, […]
Most Canadian seniors are not ‘health literate’
October marks Health Literacy Month — a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. According to the Canadian Public Health Association, 60 per cent of Canadian adults and 88 per cent of seniors are not health literate. Patients with low health literacy […]
