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Janet McElhaney, MD,
In Canada over 50% of acute care hospital beds are currently occupied by seniors (persons aged 65 years and older) on any particular day.[1] Moreover, one-third of older persons admitted to acute care will be discharged... Read More
“I want to be resuscitated but I don’t want to be on machines.” “Do you want us to do everything for your father?” Having conversations about whether to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is complex, as... Read More
Older adults represent the fastest growing age group worldwide. In Canada there were 4.3 million Canadians age 65 and older in 2002, a 66% increase over the last 20 years.[1] This demographic imperative will continue... Read More