In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Dr. Mona Sidhu about cannabis and chronic pain in older adults. They cover what cannabis is, how it works, what it might help with, and what to watch for, so listeners can better understand the benefits and risks.

This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.

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In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou sits down with Dr. Tricia Woo and Dr. Jasmine Mah for an engaging, myth-busting conversation about what it really means to age well. Blending frontline geriatric care with cutting-edge research on frailty and social vulnerability, they unpack common misconceptions about aging, clarify when a geriatrician can make a difference, and share practical strategies to protect brain health, maintain mobility, and preserve independence.

This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.

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The Lancet: ⁠⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk⁠

AVOID Frailty: https://www.cfn-nce.ca/frailty-matters/avoid-frailty/

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In this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Phyllis Fehr and Adam Morrison for a conversation that brings lived experience andsystem leadership together. Drawing on Phyllis’s journey with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease and Adam’s work shaping dementia policy and supports, the episode explores early signs, delays in diagnosis, dignity in everyday life, and what must change so people receive support when it truly matters.

This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.

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Find your local Alzheimer Society: https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/find-your-local-alzheimer-society

Alzheimer Society of Canada: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en⁠

Alzheimer Society of Ontario: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/on/en⁠

Cognitive Groove: https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/cognitivegroove/

iGeriCare:⁠⁠https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en⁠⁠

The Lancet: ⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk

Helping children understand Alzheimer’s Disease: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/i-have-friend-or-family-member-who-lives-dementia/helping-children-understand-dementia⁠

Ongoing Brain Health Research: https://www.gerascentre.ca/brain-health/

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