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25/04/2026

Fragmented care in assisted living linked to lower family doctor attachment

Older adults residing within retirement homes in Ontario are less likely to have a regular family physician for ongoing care than other older adults.

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06/10/2025

Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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24/06/2024

Health care delivered in a patient’s preferred language could decrease emergency department visits, hospitalizations and death

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28/03/2024

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Fragmented care in assisted living linked to lower family doctor attachment

Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia

Health care delivered in a patient’s preferred language could decrease emergency department visits, hospitalizations and death

People experiencing homelessness more likely to develop dementia at younger ages, study finds

Addressing long-term care’s “dark matter”

Unexpected hospital admission could be an early warning sign of death for seniors

Nearly one-tenth of provincial healthcare budget spent on senior high-cost users

Do-not-resuscitate and do-not-hospitalize orders not enough to prevent potentially avoidable hospital visits: study

Serious events shortly after starting dementia drugs are dose-related: study

Fewer than 1 in 5 Ontarians receive doctor house calls or palliative home care in their last year of life