Changes in communication can occur as part of aging and may include difficulty finding words, hearing impairment, memory-related communication challenges, or difficulty following conversations. While these changes can be frustrating, understanding how communication and brain function are connected can help older adults maintain confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections. Join registered speech-language pathologist Sue Decker […]
Dryness, discomfort, bladder urgency, and recurrent urinary tract infections become increasingly common with age, yet many older adults are unaware that these symptoms may be linked to Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Left untreated, symptoms often worsen over time rather than resolve on their own, and can lead to increased UTI frequency, pain with intimacy, […]
Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has become an increasingly common part of end-of-life care in Canada. Today, approximately one in ten deaths within the Island Health region are MAiD-related, raising important questions about how we support people who request MAiD and their families. Working in partnership with people with lived and living experience of MAiD, […]
