Delirium Explained : What Every Family Needs to Know

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with McMaster University alumna Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple about navigating health information on social media. They discuss the impact of misinformation, how to recognize misleading claims, and practical strategies for distinguishing fact from fiction and making informed, evidence-based health decisions.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesWebsite: https://www.drlaurencs.comMASS Research Review: https://massresearchreview.comFollow Lauren Colenso-SempleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Dr. Natali Edmonds, board-certified geropsychologist, former family caregiver, and founder of Dementia Careblazers, about practical strategies for dementia caregiving. They discuss communication, challenging behaviours, caregiver well-being, and simple ways to make everyday care more manageable and compassionate.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.Resources Dementia Careblazers WebsiteThe Dementia Care ToolkitSign up for the Dementia DoseDr. Edmond’s SocialsYouTube ChannelInstagramFacebookLinkedInFollow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

In Part 2 of this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou continues the conversation with Linda Verlinden, a family member of a long-term care resident, and Sam Peck, CEO of Family Councils Ontario, about the essential role of families and caregivers in long-term care.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.Resources⁠Family Councils Ontario⁠⁠Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) ⁠⁠Geras Centre for Aging Research Long Term Care Resources⁠ Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Papaioannou speaks with Linda Verlinden, a family member of a long-term care resident, and Sam Peck, CEO of Family Councils Ontario, about the essential role of families and caregivers in long-term care. They discuss the emotional journey of choosing a long-term care home, how families can stay connected, and the importance of partnering with care teams to create person-centred environments.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesFamily Councils OntarioStrategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Geras Centre for Aging Research Long Term Care Resources Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Alex Curkovic, Heather Bulley, and Dr. Shannon Gui about delirium in older adults, in recognition of World Delirium Awareness Day. They discuss what delirium is, why it matters in hospital care, how it can often be prevented or recognized early, and practical ways families and healthcare teams can support older adults experiencing delirium. This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesThe Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)Delirium Research GroupWorld Delirium Awareness DayFollow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou speaks with Dr. Mona Sidhu about cannabis and chronic pain in older adults. They cover what cannabis is, how it works, what it might help with, and what to watch for, so listeners can better understand the benefits and risks.  This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.Guest Socials⁠Dr. Mona Sidu Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

In this episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou sits down with Dr. Tricia Woo and Dr. Jasmine Mah for an engaging, myth-busting conversation about what it really means to age well. Blending frontline geriatric care with cutting-edge research on frailty and social vulnerability, they unpack common misconceptions about aging, clarify when a geriatrician can make a difference, and share practical strategies to protect brain health, maintain mobility, and preserve independence. This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesThe Lancet: ⁠⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-risk⁠AVOID Frailty: https://www.cfn-nce.ca/frailty-matters/avoid-frailty/Guest SocialsDr. Tricia Woo LinkedInDr. Jasmine Mah LinkedInFollow The Geras Centre for AgingResearch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ 

In this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Phyllis Fehr and Adam Morrison for a conversation that brings lived experience andsystem leadership together. Drawing on Phyllis’s journey with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease and Adam’s work shaping dementia policy and supports, the episode explores early signs, delays in diagnosis, dignity in everyday life, and what must change so people receive support when it truly matters.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesFind your local Alzheimer Society: https://alzheimer.ca/on/en/about-us/find-your-local-alzheimer-societyAlzheimer Society of Canada: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en⁠ Alzheimer Society of Ontario: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/on/en⁠Cognitive Groove: https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/cognitivegroove/iGeriCare:⁠⁠https://igericare.healthhq.ca/en⁠⁠The Lancet: ⁠https://www.thelancet.com/infographics-do/dementia-riskHelping children understand Alzheimer’s Disease: ⁠https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/i-have-friend-or-family-member-who-lives-dementia/helping-children-understand-dementia⁠Ongoing Brain Health Research: https://www.gerascentre.ca/brain-health/Follow The Geras Centre for AgingResearch! ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou helps listeners understand “Spot It Early: 10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s.” Drawing on what individuals and families most commonly describe when they first come to see a geriatrician.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.ResourcesAlzheimer Society of Canada: https://alzheimer.ca/enAlzheimer Society of Ontario: https://alzheimer.ca/on/eniGeriCare:https://igericare.healthhq.ca/enWhat McMaster researchers want you to know about Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment: https://medicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/what-mcmaster-researchers-want-you-to-know-about-alzheimers-prevention-and-treatment/Follow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠Reach us at: ⁠⁠[email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Bonny O’Hare. She is the founder and Director of Pro Motion Physiotherapy, creator of the Osteo-Circuit™ program, and an international leader in osteoporosis care.Bonny has dedicated her career to helping older adults with osteoporosis stay safe, strong, and independent. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Bonny discuss her expertise and passion for osteoporosis care and physiotherapy with our listeners.This episode is proudly supported by the CIHR Institute of Aging and the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging, awarded to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. Special thanks to the creative directors, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Caroline Marr, and strategic director, Dr. Tricia Woo.Follow Bonny O’HareBonny O’Hare | LinkedIn: ⁠Click Here⁠Pro Motion Physiotherapy: Click Here  Osteoporosis ResourcesRecent Narrative Review: Click HereOsteoporosis Canada Website: ⁠Click Here⁠The Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network Website: Click HereFollow The Geras Centre for Aging Research! ⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠BlueSky⁠Reach us at: ⁠[email protected]