Family Matters - Staying Connected in Care,

Family Matters - Staying Connected in Care,

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Papaioannou speaks with Linda Verlinden, a family member of a long-term care resident, and Sam Peck, CEO of Family Councils Ontario, about the essential role of families and caregivers in long-term care. They discuss the emotional journey of choosing a long-term care home, how families can stay connected, and the importance of partnering with care teams to create person-centred environments. This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo. Resources Family Councils Ontario [https://www.fco.ngo/] Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR)  [https://sporevidencealliance.ca/] Geras Centre for Aging Research Long Term Care Resources [https://www.gerascentre.ca/bone-health/osteoporosis-ltc-guidelines/]   Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gerascentre/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-geras-centre-for-aging-research] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/GERAS-Centre/100066152546824/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/gerascentre.bsky.social] Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gerievidence@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [gerievidence@gmail.com]

Delirium Explained : What Every Family Needs to Know

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Alex Curkovic, Heather Bulley, and Dr. Shannon Gui about delirium in older adults, in recognition of World Delirium Awareness Day. They discuss what delirium is, why it matters in hospital care, how it can often be prevented or recognized early, and practical ways families and healthcare teams can support older adults experiencing delirium.  This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo. Resources The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) [https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/areas-of-care/seniors-care/hospital-elder-life-program/] Delirium Research Group [https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/delirium-research-group/] World Delirium Awareness Day [https://www.deliriumday.com/] Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gerascentre/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-geras-centre-for-aging-research] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/GERAS-Centre/100066152546824/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/gerascentre.bsky.social] Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gerievidence@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ [gerievidence@gmail.com]

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis & Chronic Pain

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Dr. Mona Sidhu about cannabis and chronic pain in older adults. They cover what cannabis is, how it works, what it might help with, and what to watch for, so listeners can better understand the benefits and risks.    This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo. Guest Socials ⁠Dr. Mona Sidu [https://www.gerascentre.ca/team-member/dr-mona-sidhu/] Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gerascentre/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-geras-centre-for-aging-research] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/GERAS-Centre/100066152546824/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/gerascentre.bsky.social] Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gerievidence@gmail.com⁠⁠ [gerievidence@gmail.com]

5 Top Tips to Age Well from a Geriatrician

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou sits down with Dr. Tricia Woo and Dr. Jasmine Mah for an engaging, myth-busting conversation about what it really means to age well. Blending frontline geriatric care with cutting-edge research on frailty and social vulnerability, they unpack common misconceptions about aging, clarify when a geriatrician can make a difference, and share practical strategies to protect brain health, maintain mobility, and preserve independence.  This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo. Resources The Lancet: ⁠⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk⁠ [https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk] AVOID Frailty: https://www.cfn-nce.ca/frailty-matters/avoid-frailty/ [https://www.cfn-nce.ca/frailty-matters/avoid-frailty/] Guest Socials Dr. Tricia Woo LinkedIn [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tricia-woo-07280b20⁠] Dr. Jasmine Mah LinkedIn [ ⁠https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jc-mah⁠] Follow The Geras Centre for AgingResearch!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gerascentre/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-geras-centre-for-aging-research] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/GERAS-Centre/100066152546824/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/gerascentre.bsky.social] Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠gerievidence@gmail.com⁠ [gerievidence@gmail.com]

Lived Experience & Alzheimer’s Care

In this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Phyllis Fehr and Adam Morrison for a conversation that brings lived experience andsystem leadership together. Drawing on Phyllis’s journey with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease and Adam’s work shaping dementia policy and supports, the episode explores early signs, delays in diagnosis, dignity in everyday life, and what must change so people receive support when it truly matters. This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo. Resources Find your local Alzheimer Society: https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/find-your-local-alzheimer-society [https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/find-your-local-alzheimer-society] Alzheimer Society of Canada: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en⁠ [https://alzheimer.ca/en] Alzheimer Society of Ontario: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/on/en⁠ [https://alzheimer.ca/on/en] Cognitive Groove: https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/cognitivegroove/ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/cognitivegroove/] iGeriCare:⁠⁠https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en⁠⁠ [https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en] The Lancet: ⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk [https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk] Helping children understand Alzheimer’s Disease: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/i-have-friend-or-family-member-who-lives-dementia/helping-children-understand-dementia⁠ [https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/i-have-friend-or-family-member-who-lives-dementia/helping-children-understand-dementia] Ongoing Brain Health Research: https://www.gerascentre.ca/brain-health/ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/brain-health/] Follow The Geras Centre for AgingResearch!  ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.gerascentre.ca/] ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/gerascentre/?hl=en] ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ [https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-geras-centre-for-aging-research] ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/GERAS-Centre/100066152546824/] ⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/gerascentre.bsky.social] Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠gerievidence@gmail.com [gerievidence@gmail.com]