Health care and health service delivery
While most older adults enjoy active and healthy lives, declining health is a reality for many Canadians as they age. A proactive approach to one's health includes understanding what the latest research says concerning the prevention and treatment of various conditions. When needed, navigating programs and services, such as long-term and end-of-life care or accessing assistive technologies can be challenging. Learn what the latest research says about the various options.
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Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia)
Alcohol use
Allergies
Alzheimer's and dementia
Arthritis and joint conditions
Back pain
Bladder, urinary and pelvic problems
Blood disorders
Bone health, osteoporosis and fractures
Cancer
Cancer prevention
Cancer screening and early detection
Caregiving
Circulation conditions
Colds, cough and flu
Coronary heart disease
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
Digestive conditions
Prescription drug safety
Early disease detection (non-cancer)
End of life care
Frailty and functional decline
Hearing and ear problems
Heart failure
Heart valve disorders
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Hospital and institutional care
Immune system conditions
Kidney disease
Liver conditions
Lung conditions
Men's health
Metabolic conditions
Multiple chronic conditions
Nervous system disorders
Other infections (non-cold or flu)
Pain management
Psychological and mental health
Skin conditions
Sleep disorders
Smoking
Soft tissue conditions
Stroke
Testing and treatment decisions (health)
Vaccination
Vision problems
Women's health
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Support for the Portal is largely provided by the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative. AGE-WELL is a contributing partner. Help us to continue to provide direct and easy access to evidence-based information on health and social conditions to help you stay healthy, active and engaged as you grow older. .
