Dr. Caitlin McArthur 🇨🇦 will be presenting on the Fracture Risk Scale in a 4-part #BeyondtheBreak webinar series! Register now: bit.ly/FRS-LTC

Osteoporosis Canada has a new one pager summarizing the exercise guidelines, for patients and clinicians. Sneak peak below, download the full thing here: osteostrategy.on.ca/wp-content/upl…

New Osteoporosis Canada guidelines recommend that you meet the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D, but acknowledge that people over 50 may want to take a 400IU supplement, in accordance with Health Canada recommendation. Wendy Ward presenting at CMC.

An amazing group to work, laugh and learn with!

Don't miss this insightful MIRA McMaster Geras Centre for Aging Research seminar on the future of medical support in long-term care & assisted living! Join Dr. Paul Katz from Florida State University on Dec 5, 12-1pm.

Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Introducing the new Bone Health section of the @GERASCentre website!
This section covers new 🦴 research, guidelines for fracture prevention in long-term care, falls and fracture prevention.
Share with your networks ⬇️ gerascentre.ca/bone-health/

Join our upcoming session on long-term care fracture prevention.

Our panel will:
🔹Review how to assess fracture risk
🔹Share clinical applications specific to LTC settings
🔹Address challenges and barriers you may face

👉Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today, I presented findings from my first thesis study to establish *measurable* quality indicators for older adults' primary care, which was recognized with the Best Overall Poster Award!

You can read our study protocol via bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/9/e….

Findings coming soon 👀

ICYMI: We hosted our annual Awards & Celebration Event earlier this week to celebrate DFCM faculty, learners and staff. For those who couldn't attend, the full ceremony is now available online!

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=o6pgA8…

Do you use MOCA, MMSE, Clock Drawing, or CAM in your practice? Refresh your knowledge with the #Cognitive Assessment Workshop.

Due to popular demand, we have opened a workshop for Nov 10. Register here: rgpc.ca/calendar

🧠On #WorldAlzheimerDay , let's empower ourselves with knowledge!
Simple lifestyle choices like staying mentally active, regular exercise, balanced diet, and nurturing social connections can all play a crucial role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's. 💙 #AlzheimersPrevention

Hope you can join us to learn together about preventing fractures in LTC.

A well deserved honour. Congratulations, John.

Bravo Shreya! Shreya Jha

Great chat about science and music! Temerty Medicine

open.spotify.com/episode/5AzB7q…

Thrilled to see this in print while on parental leave! Tremendous thank you to Jerome, Wendy and Johanna. #IYKYK

An inspiring leader in Geri EM and a hoot to work with! Congratulations, Don.

New in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine: Opportunities & challenges for #ChoosingWisely campaigns - Jeremy Grimshaw & Dr. Levinson share insights on de-implementation efforts & the need for a systematic approach to reducing low-value care:

ebm.bmj.com/content/early/…

Dr. Allan Grill will lead the Queen's University Lakeridge Health Health Campus as its first Assistant Dean. Allan Grill’s clinical & health leadership experience make him an ideal candidate to expand & develop the campus. Learn more about his appointment: healthsci.queensu.ca/stories/news-a…

A great way to engage medical students in appreciating how amazing it can be to do comprehensive family medicine.

New: Severe loneliness associated with polypharmacy in older women ices.on.ca/publications/j… Sue Bronskill Andrea Gruneir Paula Rochon Rachel Savage