Between July 9 and August 15, 2019 WHO and partners are seeking open input, comments, revisions and additions on the zero-draft proposal for the Decade of Healthy Ageing through an online form. To ensure that the Decade of Healthy Ageing is a formidable force for fostering partnerships and accelerating progress, there needs to be a unified vision an dplan that provide directions for governments and non-State actors to enable people to live longer and healthier lives. To share your input click here.
This literature review from the International Federation on Ageing is intended to assist society, organizations, patient advocates, academics and governments to gain a deeper understanding of the primary and secondary benefits offered by immunization. 34 pages. Last reviewed July 2019.
Sept. 12, 2019, 12-1PM EST. Join Dr. Paul Mick and Dr. Natalie Phillips for this free Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) webinar presentation. Register here.
This report from the Public Health Agency of Canada found that men are more likely to die from falls than women compared to females almost all 5 year age groups.
Dr. David Conn provided useful guidance in this presentation for clinicians on preventing the development of BZRA use disorder and optimally assessing and treating older individuals who have developed such a disorder. To watch the recording click here.
Oct 22-24, 2019 at the Delta Beausejour, Moncton, New Brunswick. At this conference engaging demonstrations and presentations from across the AGE-WELL network will spotlight real-world solutions to support healthy aging. It's an opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking and collaborating among AGE-WELL stakeholders. To learn more or to register click here.
Oct 3-5, 2019 at the Quebec City Convention Centre this three day conference covers assessment, technology, cannabis, medical assistance in dying through the lens of dementia, human rights, person-centred care, pharmacology, blood pressure, biomarkers, prevention, improving quality of life and more. To learn more or to register click here.
June 25, 2019 from 12-1PM EST. This webinar is for those involved and interested in transforming the health system in Ontario. Presenters Christine Bidmead and Susan Bonomo will provide an overview of a position paper and will include opportunities for participants to provide feedback on the proposed recommendations and contribute suggestions for the greater integration of fall prevention into the spectrum of health services for older adults. To learn more or register click here.
June 14, 2019 from 12-1PM EST. Join this Beyond the Break webcast presentation featuring Dr. Raymond Fung and Dr. Sandra Kim as they review the role of sex steroids in bone physiology; speculate about the effects of transgender hormone therapy on bone health and review recent data on bone health in transgender people. To learn more click here.
June 12, 2019 from 9-10AM EST. Join presenter Dr. Yaakov Stern for this webinar which aims to broaded your understanding of the cognitive reserve hypothesis and highlight recent evidence that supports the idea that specific genetic and lifestyle factors may help preserve a healthy brain or enhance brain reserve. To register click here.
