Elderly Canadians overwhelmingly prefer to age at home. In fact, 96% of Canadians say their home is their first choice for growing older. While aging has many stages and steps, there are some priority areas to immediately consider for you, or your loved one, as you...
In Canada, an estimated 165,000 people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, which equates to one person injured every three minutes. By 2031, traumatic brain injury is expected to be among the most common neurological conditions affecting...
Recent headlines have reignited a deeply personal question: When is it time to seek support at home? The sad news surrounding the final days of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, has sparked an important conversation—not just about aging, but...
Right now, we all see it—our healthcare system is in crisis. And it’s getting worse. If you go to an emergency room, you’re almost certain to wait hours. In some cases, days. More than 1 in 6 Canadians have no access to a primary care doctor. Even those...
The Canadian healthcare system is at a crossroads. The passage of Bill C-72 could unlock the future of Canadian healthcare
Today, we wake to an unprovoked declaration of war—not one fought with bombs and missiles, but an economic war waged against Canada by Trump. This brutal trade war is based on a justification so flimsy it crumbles under even the barest scrutiny. Let’s be clear: this...
Diagnosing the Crisis: A New Prescription for Canada’s Healthcare System Healthcare in Canada is at a breaking point. An aging population, political instability, and systemic inefficiencies are pushing the system toward collapse. Despite spending more per capita...
Through this work, I’ve learned so much about patience. It is the key to successful caregiving, but it is also something I have been able to incorporate into my personal life, and my academic life. It may sound cheesy—but I genuinely derive joy from spending time with...
Reducing the Risk of Falls: What Can We Do? In Canada, older adults living in the community face a wide range of factors that increase their chance of falling. A previous history of falls, living with a chronic condition or illness, sensory or mobility...
I have worked at SAHN for two years. I know most people can’t truthfully say this, but I absolutely can: I love my job 100%. Management always has my back; they prioritize my safety and can always be counted on to provide support and constructive feedback when needed....
