Parts of central Canada are in the midst of an early summer heat wave, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made cooling off a lot more complicated. Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA speaks to CBC about conditions in LTC homes.
Frustration surrounds visiting restrictions at Ontario nursing homes
The Ontario government has now allowed for limited family visits to long-term care homes, but some doctors say the remaining restrictions are stricter than they need to be, and that is frustrating families.
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A day with a geriatrician during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Samir Sinha, director of geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network Hospitals in Toronto, gives a glimpse of what his workday is like during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Long-term care homes ground zero for COVID-19
NIA Director of Health Policy Research, Dr. Samir Sinha joined the National for a special show on the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care hoes in Canada and say,” If you have a loved one in care, reach out to them. If you are anxious, they are anxious too. Give them a call or video chat and see what you could do to make them feel less anxious.”
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Doctors answer viewer questions about the coronavirus
Dr. Samir Sinha joined CBC’s The National to take question from Canadians about COVID-19
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Seniors look to Cannabis to ease Ailments of Aging
Older adults are increasingly looking at cannabis to treat ailments and a study is underway to understand its effectiveness. Dr. Samir Sinha join’s CBC’s the National to discuss experience with his patients.