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AGE-WELL and SE Health launch new competition for startups, community-based and youth-serving organizations innovating to support older adults

The National Impact Challenge 2023 ‒ Bold Innovations for Living, powered by AGE-WELL and SE Health, is a pitch competition that will bring together...

With Dementia Cases Poised to Almost Double in Canada, the Need For Caregiver Support and Resources Reaches a Critical Stage

The number of Canadians living with dementia is set to almost double by 2030. More than half a million people currently have the condition,...

Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Patient Experiences

Navigating the healthcare system can be difficult: appointments for routine checkups can be a chore to schedule with busy personal calendars, for one, and...

Is Telehealth A Good Option For Older Adults?

Telehealth has grown more and more common, especially through the pandemic, however, many health professionals are reluctant to use it when it comes to...

Prescription Cost A Significant Factor In Medical Non-Adherence

One of the biggest barriers to better patient outcomes? People not taking their medication as prescribed. In the U.S., medical non-adherence results in return...

Cambridge Community Projects Supporting Healthy Aging Receive Funding

This week, the Government of Canada announced funding granted to community projects in Cambridge, Ontario, which will help support older adults. Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal...

What Will It Mean To Age As Life Expectancies Become Longer?

Globally, life expectancy is more than 70 years. This is double what it was in 1900. If we continue on this trend of longer...

New Research Will Better Match Tech Innovation With Patients For Improved Medical Adherence

Medical adherence can be a concern, with taking medication as prescribed often overlooked. This non-adherence usually happens unknowingly or by accident. Thanks to more...

Research in Action: Groundbreaking Study on Mobility in Older Adults Paves Way for Novel Monitoring Tool

Dr. Marla Beauchamp feels fortunate to be leading a first-of-its-kind study looking at how technology can help older adults with their mobility – a...

Which Canadians Are Most Likely To Age Successfully?

We all age, but a new study reveals that the aging experience is not the same for all Canadians. As reported by ctvnews.ca, the...

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