Do these 4 things for your parents during Coronavirus outbreak
By Courtney Jespersen
Americans everywhere are concerned about the coronavirus and COVID-19, the respiratory disease it causes. But COVID-19 has demonstrated that it’s particularly serious for older adults whose immune systems naturally weaken as they age ” and especially for those with chronic medical conditions, according to Dr. Samir Sinha.
Dr. Samir Sinha Joins the Arlene Bynon Show
“We say the virus has exposed many things – and ageism is one of them,” says Arlene Bynon. Dr Samir Sinha joins her on the Arlene Bynon Show to talk about the fear and panic we see during pandemics and reminds everyone that this is a great opportunity to dispel those fears.
Through the nursing home glass, here is how residents visit with family in the time of coronavirus
By Moira Welsh
Before COVID-19, many residents were settled into the trusting routine of eating and dressing with the familiar face of a loved one. Without their presence, Dr. Samir Sinha believes many residents and hospital patients will now feel lost, leading to agitation, depression or even delirium, an acute state of confusion. A non-essential visit actually is an essential visit when (a relative) is the only person that they will allow to feed them or to dress them.
Should early access to retirement funds be allowed due to Coronavirus?
By Yaelle Gang
With many people around the world facing layoffs due to business shutdowns caused by the coronavirus, financial stress is pervasive. Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald and Keith Ambachtsheer share insights on navigating these challenges in Canada.
Information gap widens in Ontario as coronavirus sweeps through nursing homes
By Kelly Grant
Samir Sinha, the director of geriatrics at Sinai Health System, said it is imperative to have good data on COVID-19 cases in long-term care so hospitals can prepare for a possible influx of patients in severe respiratory distress.
“Nursing homes are like tinder boxes," said Dr. Sinha, also an adviser to the Ontario government on seniors’ issues. "You have a group of frail, older adults who are in close quarters with each other, with many of them being cared for by the same individual.”
COVID-19 isn’t the only thing that’s gone viral. Ageism has, too
By Nathan Stall and Samir Sinha
A pandemic gives us a wide lens into the state of our society. So far, our response has not been pretty. When this pandemic ends and humanity survives, how will older adults view the rest of us? Will we be remembered for our callous disregard and self-interest? Or will we be recognized for supporting all Canadians through initiatives such as special hours for older and immunocompromised shoppers, or online groups of volunteers promoting acts of “caremongering?"
Death at Calgary care home raises alarms for officials and loved ones
By Drew Anderson
Health officials and long-term care facilities are working to contain Alberta's first outbreak of COVID-19, in a Calgary nursing home, but one person who has a family member in the affected centre says the response has been poorly handled so far.
Why aren’t we free to age on our own terms?
By Sharon J. Riley
In Canada, there is no standardized way to determine mental capacity. This robs many seniors of their autonomy. Sinha points out, the system that’s been created to protect seniors can also work to support them—to see them as individuals with their own preferences and desires.
Why are some seniors not heeding warnings about coming home?
Dr. Samir Sinha join CBC Radio- Here and Now to talk about attitudes around social distancing and COVID-19.
COVID-19, Helping the most Vulnerable Canadians
Some Canadians are more vulnerable to the potential harm of COVID-19 than others. Dr Samir Sinha joined Anthony Germain, along with Kim Snow, and Myrle Traverse to discuss efforts to protect seniors, the homeless, and Indigenous communities.
Is Enough Being Done to Slow Down COVID-19?
Listen in: Dr. Samir Sinha joins CBC Radio on Cross Country to discuss, is enough being done to slow down COVID-19?
Plunging interest rates throw wrench in retirement plans for individuals, pension plans
By Ian McGugan
The novel coronavirus is targeting your retirement. NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer says, “Pension funds are still grappling with what risk really means.” Mr. Ambachtsheer suggests that pension plans are going to reduce their reliance on bonds and focus more on building global portfolios of stocks with dependable dividends.
