As Canada marks National Shingles Awareness Week, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is releasing a new report warning that shingles remains a largely overlooked yet preventable health risk for older Canadians.  Shingles infections continue to cause unnecessary pain and long-term complications for individuals and avoidable strain on Canada’s health care system. Canada’s National Advisory […]

At 79 years old, Reverend Dianne Parker continues to do what she has always done: show up for her community. An Anglican priest in Nova Scotia, Parker is a C.A.R.P. Nova Scotia Board member, an honourary assistant priest, and a tireless advocate for older adults. Her work has included pastoral care, teaching, community advocacy and […]

As Canada marks National Shingles Awareness Week, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is releasing a new report warning that shingles remains a largely overlooked yet preventable health risk for older Canadians.  Shingles infections continue to cause unnecessary pain and long-term complications for individuals and avoidable strain on Canada’s health care system. Canada’s National Advisory […]

Canada’s dementia care system is under mounting pressure, with as many as 70% of people living with dementia undiagnosed, limiting their ability to receive timely care and support. Evidence shows that primary care providers can play a leading role in delivering timely, high-quality, person-centred dementia care when supported with the right models and team-based approaches. […]