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Across the world, the experience of being quarantined at home, alongside images of families desperate to connect across the glass of long-term care homes and the sounds of neighbours singing across the balconies of small apartments, have reminded societies of the mental and physical strain of social isolation, and our profound biological and social need for human connection.

June 2020 blog post by Devan Nambiar, MSc.

To provide inclusive, affirming services and welcoming health care to seniors, healthcare and social service providers working with aging populations can start by being aware that not all seniors are heterosexual and cisgender. Whether you are a volunteer, personal support worker, physician, nurse or social worker, there is plenty you can do to create a more welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit and queer (LGBT2SQ) seniors. You can start by growing your knowledge.

May 2020 blog post written by Olga Nikolajev, R.N., MA, CT

During the month of May we highlight the work of palliative care and celebrate those that give of themselves to be part of an end of life care team providing support, comfort and guidance. The end of life care team may include a palliative care physician, a pain and symptom management nurse, hospice volunteers, a social worker, chaplain, personal support worker AND an end of life doula. You may be like many others, who have not heard of end of life doulas or death doulas or thanadoulas as they are sometimes called.

New Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program—free dental care for low-income seniors

April 2020 Blog Post written by Sarah Seewald, BAH, RDH

As health care providers, we are aware of the unique health needs and challenges among older adults, especially low-income seniors, and dental needs are no exception. The most common dental complications observed in older adults are root caries (cavities), periodontal disease, tooth loss, xerostomia (dry mouth), candidiasis, angular cheilitis, and oral cancer. Living with these conditions can have a significant negative impact on ones quality of life, and most of these conditions can be prevented, managed or minimized with regular professional dental interventions.

March 2020 Blog Post written by Andrea Rochon RN, MScN

Polypharmacy is ubiquitous among our older population. While there is a lack of consensus in terms of the exact number of medications that constitute polypharmacy, it is generally agreed upon that polypharmacy involves the prescribing of at least five or more medications.

Knowledge Exchange

An integrated way to address health & social needs of older adults during COVID-19 & beyond

Providing Services for LGBT2SQ Seniors

End of life doulas enhance the end of life care experience

New Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program—free dental care for low-income seniors

Optimizing Medications

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