Marcel Nuss, 56, a father of two, suffers from a genetic condition that has left him completely dependent on others for his daily needs. For nearly a decade, he has been an advocate for...

Can the environment—urban planning, infrastructure, and services—be conducive to the health of older adults? A study conducted by Canadian researchers demonstrates the significant impact...

Often overlooked, socio-environmental determinants such as social connections, financial resources, and community solidarity play a major role in the health of older adults. They...

Aging is accompanied by cognitive changes, a phenomenon that varies widely among older adults. Recent studies have identified certain factors that may contribute to maintaining cognitive...

To what extent is the aging process influenced by people’s participation in community life? A Canadian literature review highlights a strong correlation between optimal health and social...

We often hear about older adults’ social participation, but what exactly does this concept entail? A team of Canadian researchers reviewed the entire body of literature on social...

They are known as the "silent residents." They are isolated and do not participate in any surveys, and certainly not in participatory health assessments. As part of the...

In Canada, approximately 100 older adults in the Quebec City metropolitan area were surveyed seven years apart regarding their mobility in their suburban neighborhoods—residential...

People who have been deaf since birth, who primarily communicate through sign language, have long been denied access to healthcare in their own language. In recent years, however,...

The Mutualité Française plans to establish assessment and rehabilitation centers for people with vision and hearing impairments. A multidisciplinary team welcomes patients there, who...