Paula Rochon
@rochonpaula
Founding Director, Women's Age Lab @wchospital
Prof, Medicine and Public Health and @RTO_ERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine, @UofT
Deputy Editor,@AGSJournal
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Women's #health needs more attention in healthcare, policy, and #research. National Academies has released a report on advancing research on #chronicconditions women face. Explore the full report here: nap.nationalacademies.org/read/27757/cha…
Women’s Age Lab’s Stephanie Hatzifilalithis, PhD explores the importance of expanding age-friendly communities in our latest op-ed.Learn more here: healthing.ca/wellness/aging… #NORC #BuiltEnvironments #OlderAdults #WomensAgeLab
Older adults are looking for more choices and options as they age. In this episode, Donna Duncan, Jen Recknagel and Paula Rochon discuss naturally occurring retirement communities and how NORC Innovation Centre programs are bringing services to seniors. Listen now: link.cohostpodcasting.com/5eee406a-69ae-…
"A thoughtfully and intentionally designed built environment can significantly impact the well-being and independence of everyone — especially older adults," writes Paula Rochon via The Windsor Star Rochon's #InformedOps @ bit.ly/34pXmyF windsorstar.com/opinion/column…
By investing in innovative options designed to help older persons age in their community of choice, we are one step closer to fostering a healthier, accessible future for all. Read our latest op-ed, led by Stephanie Hatzifilalithis, PhD ⬇️
We’ve been partnering with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network to elevate their #NORC support programs focusing on social connections, physical activity, and nutrition for older adults. Together, we aim to enhance the health and well-being of older adults. #WomensAgeLab
This study led by Lihi Eder has been featured in The Journal of RheumatologyEditor's Picks Spotlight. Make sure to check it out! #WomensAgeLab #Rheumatology #OlderAdults #Research youtube.com/watch?v=Zm1-sC… Sindhu Johnson MD PhD, Lihi Eder, Sanjana Tarannum, @jrheum, Women's College Hospital
Gabapentin is widely prescribed for older adults, with both benefits and risks to consider, such as #PrescribingCascades. The New York Times recently released an article that explores this topic. nytimes.com/2024/08/17/hea….
Congrats to #WomensAgeLab scientist, Rachel Savage for awarded funding from CIHR’s Project Grant Competition! Her #research will explore #loneliness in middle-aged & older adults through an intersectional lens, aiming for tailored, equitable solutions. womenscollegehospital.ca/wchs-scientist…
NORCs challenge traditional nursing homes by boosting community engagement and quality of life, while letting seniors live independently at home with the care they need. Learn how the NORC Innovation Centre is driving this movement forward. thewalrus.ca/you-dont-have-…
Throwback to this podcast with Kathy Buckworth on the GoToGrandma podcast, discussing the goals of #WomensAgeLab, #GenderedAgeism, and the #PensionGap. Learn more here: zoomerradio.ca/podcasts/go-to…