Advocacy

Why Vaccines Should be Part of your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy

Aging, a weakening immune system, plus increased exposures can leave older individuals vulnerable to many diseases. That’s why immunization is so important. Immunization is key to disease prevention, especially for older adults. “With aging, people often have other medical conditions and comorbidities. That, along with a weakened immune system, can leave them vulnerable to serious...

Organ Transplants Can Save Lives, but Come with Challenges

Organ donations can transform lives, but being aware of the risks — like cytomegalovirus (CMV) — and advancing transplantation research are crucial for success. National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, taking place annually during the last full week of April, raises awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country and encourages...

Research Is The Key To Unlocking Better Brain Health

Interview with Adriana Di Polo, President of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience Learn more at can-acn.org.

Migraine is a Serious Neurological Disease – Not “just a headache”

Although migraine is a common medical condition with several effective treatments, people living with migraine face many barriers to receiving adequate care. Studies have shown that 14% of the population—over 5 million Canadians—live with migraine. However, migraine is underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and heavily stigmatized. Many of those living with migraine do not receive an accurate diagnosis....

Prominent Researcher Says That New Alzheimer’s Therapies Offer Hope

Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal disease, but recent research breakthroughs have led to drugs that can potentially slow its progression. Dr. Sandra Black leads the Dr. Sandra Black Centre for Brain Resilience and Recovery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. As a cognitive neurologist, she works at the forefront of research in Alzheimer’s...

Why More Research Into Brain Function Is Needed To Better Understand Mental Health

With more Canadians struggling with depression and anxiety, the need for expanded knowledge and improved solutions has never been greater. Canada is in the midst of a mental health crisis. One in three Canadians say they’re struggling with their mental health, especially depression and anxiety. Mental illness is the leading cause of disability. By the...

Empowering Canadian Seniors with Digital Support and Financial Literacy Initiatives

Do you have an older friend or family member who could benefit from support in using their computer, tablet, or smartphone? Digital Literacy and Technology Support for Older Adults Technology is evolving rapidly and more seniors and older adults across Canada are feeling as though they need help with staying digitally literate. Connected Canadians, a...

Occupational Therapy is Helping Enhance The Lives of Canadians With Arthritis

In 2023, the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance partnered with McMaster University to offer a clinical placement opportunity for a Master of Occupational Therapy (OT) student. We welcomed the collaboration as a sign of the growth of patient involvement in the education of health professionals which provides practical value for our community of people with arthritis....

Aging Powerfully: Working Together Toward a Safer Future

We all know the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”. But what happens when the child grows old? Shouldn’t the same village be eager to provide attention, support, and care across the life course and into our later years? A recent report on social isolation and loneliness by the National Institute on...

Q&A with Joan MacDonald