healthy aging

Every year, the International Menopause Society highlights a different aspect of menopause care on World Menopause Day. This year’s theme is Chronic Pain in Midlife: From Recognition to Evidence-Based Care. I couldn’t be more thrilled! (Well … a focus on cardiovascular health would always win out, but that was done in 2023, so I’m good!) As the spotlight on menopause has (thankfully) grown, more awareness, understanding, and support is hitting the mainstream. However, this is

Preventing Falls Before They Happen: A Clinician’s Guide to Safer Aging Every 30 minutes, an older adult in Canada is admitted to the hospital due to a fall. It’s a statistic that often surprises people. But as a clinician, I see the ripple effects every day: loss of independence, chronic pain, surgeries, and the emotional toll of never quite feeling safe in your own home again. The good news? Most falls are preventable. In recognition of Fall Prevention Month, I want to shar