Dementia is a progressive incurable illness. In the advanced stages of the disease, decisions need to be made whether to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
Independent of my views, it is obvious that the rising prevalence of cancer of all types in Canada is a result of the aging of our population and the relative decline in cardiovascular mortality.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
First, I wish to congratulate you and your team for a superb magazine. I much enjoy the reading and find the articles of high quality.
The delivery of relevant and coordinated health care to community-dwelling frail older adults is challenging. The community-based program described in this article applies a collaborative and flexible approach to the management and coordination of care of frail older adults.
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Dr. Shabbir Alibhai addressed changes in the immunological and haematological systems with aging, and their clinical implications.
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Dr. Earl Bogoch’s key message concerned the importance of identifying and treating osteoporosis after a fragility fracture, in order to prevent future fractures, most importantly of the hip.
In men receiving androgen replacement therapy, the safety aspects regarding the prostate are an area of clinical importance.
Fundamental aspects of quality of life for people with dementia: being pain-free; safe; able to participate in meaningful activities; and able to maintain the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
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