Incorporating Homophobia into the Definition of Elder Abuse
Although many older adults receive necessary support from family, friends, and external agencies, some older adults experience exploitation and abuse....
Alcohol and Prescription Drug Use in Older Adulthood
Substance abuse, specifically alcohol and prescription drug use, is one of the most rapidly growing healthcare problem for older adults,...
Another Harm Reduction Perspective: An Interview with Walter Cavalieri from the Canadian Harm Reduction Network
The Canadian Harm Reduction Network is a virtual meeting place for individuals and organizations committed to reducing the social, health...
A Harm Reduction Perspective: An Interview with Kenneth Anderson, Founder of Harm Reduction Network (HAM)
HAMS stands for Harm Reduction, Abstinence and Moderation Support. The program’s main focus is to meet clients where they are...
Harm Reduction Defined
Harm reduction seeks to maintain people’s safety and minimize death, disease and injury from high-risk behaviour. The reduction of harmful...
Supervised Injection Facilities: Is this a Solution to Drug Use?
Drug use is a significant contributing factor of poor health and rising mortality rates in Canada and the United States....
Reducing the Risk of Developing Dementia: Is Freedom 55 Really Attainable?
Dementia is a debilitating illness that is characterized by degeneration of memory, cognition, behaviour and the ability to perform activities...
Multidisciplinary vs. Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Becoming a More Effective Practitioner
Both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork have been used in healthcare in the past. However, although there is a clear difference...
Successful Aging: Is This a Beneficial Term?
by Megan Ferguson Successful Aging Since the 1960’s, there has been an increased attention towards positive discourses of aging. This...
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