Preparing for a pandemic: Tips from the Experts
Dr. Samir Sinha joined CBC’s Market place at the supermarket to share shopping tips on what you need in an emergency.
Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this
By Scottie Andrew
Older adults living in communities where the virus has spread should take extra precautions.
Avoid public places where crowds may gather or poorly ventilated buildings where the risk of transmission is higher.
You don't need to shut yourself off from public life — just be vigilant when you enter it.
Older adults should still exercise and eat right, just as they would at any other time of the year.
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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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Canadians need to come together to help older Canadians better prepare for coronavirus
By Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald and Samir Sinha
Older Canadians have more to fear as COVID-19 moves broadly through Canada and the United States. While the spread of the disease is concerning, it can – and should – motivate us to come together and help older Canadians better prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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Should You Stop Visiting Elderly loved ones because of Coronavirus?
By Michael Talbot
‘Grandma is in a long-term care home, should I even be going?’ And I think the answer is ‘absolutely.’ It’s probably in grandma’s best interest for you to spend time with her, but you want to be conscientious.”
That means making sure you’ve had your flu shots, washing your hands frequently, and avoiding visits when you’re suffering from symptoms of an illness.
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COVID-19 Concerns in Long-Term Care
Dr. Samir Sinha joined CTV News to discuss concerns around long-term care homes and COVID-19 after the first Canadian coronavirus death in a British Columbia long-term care home.
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Are Long-Term Care Homes Vulnerable to COVID-19?
Dr. Samir Sinha joins Kelly Cutrara on AM 640 to discuss long-term care home and COVID-19 and reminds Canadians that when visiting loved ones in long-term care to take precautions. This includes getting your annual flu shot, do not visit if you are sick, and wash your hands.
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Worried about outliving your retirement savings? There’s insurance for that
By Erica Alini
The majority of Canadians in or approaching retirement are worried about outliving their savings. And yet, many fail to prepare for the one thing that has a very good chance of blowing up seniors’ living costs.
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Long-Term Care Homes in Canada Step up Pandemic Plans for COVID-19
By Amina Zafar
As a seniors' residence in Washington State continues to be at the centre of one COVID-19 outbreak, long-term care homes in Canada are preparing should the coronavirus come to one of their facilities. Dr. Samir Sinha talks about older and infectious diseases.
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How seniors’ homes prepare for coronavirus outbreak
Seniors' homes are making sure they take necessary precautions to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 and are prepared if one occurs. Dr. Samir Sinha speaks to CBC News and CBC’s The National about pandemics.
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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.
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In this piece, NIA Director of Financial Security Research, Dr. Bonnie- Jeanne MacDonald talks with John Ibbitson about female caregivers for his op-ed in the Globe and Mail.
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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.
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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.
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CBC Calgary Radio One reports on the NIA’s latest report by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.
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In this article, reporter James Langton writes, “More work required for secure retirement, institute says.” He quotes NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discussing the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.
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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.
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NIA Senior Fellow Ketih Ambachtsheer joins Amanada Lang on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin.
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NIA Director of Financial Security Research, Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald authors this op-ed in the Globe and Mail asking, when is the right time to retire. She also discusses the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin.
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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.