Information gap widens in Ontario as coronavirus sweeps through nursing homes

By Kelly Grant

Samir Sinha, the director of geriatrics at Sinai Health System, said it is imperative to have good data on COVID-19 cases in long-term care so hospitals can prepare for a possible influx of patients in severe respiratory distress.

“Nursing homes are like tinder boxes," said Dr. Sinha, also an adviser to the Ontario government on seniors’ issues. "You have a group of frail, older adults who are in close quarters with each other, with many of them being cared for by the same individual.”

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COVID-19 isn’t the only thing that’s gone viral. Ageism has, too

By Nathan Stall and Samir Sinha

A pandemic gives us a wide lens into the state of our society. So far, our response has not been pretty. When this pandemic ends and humanity survives, how will older adults view the rest of us? Will we be remembered for our callous disregard and self-interest? Or will we be recognized for supporting all Canadians through initiatives such as special hours for older and immunocompromised shoppers, or online groups of volunteers promoting acts of “caremongering?"

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Death at Calgary care home raises alarms for officials and loved ones

By Drew Anderson

Health officials and long-term care facilities are working to contain Alberta's first outbreak of COVID-19, in a Calgary nursing home, but one person who has a family member in the affected centre says the response has been poorly handled so far.

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Why are some seniors not heeding warnings about coming home?

Dr. Samir Sinha join CBC Radio- Here and Now to talk about attitudes around social distancing and COVID-19.

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COVID-19, Helping the most Vulnerable Canadians

Some Canadians are more vulnerable to the potential harm of COVID-19 than others. Dr Samir Sinha joined Anthony Germain, along with Kim Snow, and Myrle Traverse to discuss efforts to protect seniors, the homeless, and Indigenous communities.

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Is Enough Being Done to Slow Down COVID-19?

Listen in: Dr. Samir Sinha joins CBC Radio on Cross Country to discuss, is enough being done to slow down COVID-19?

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Plunging interest rates throw wrench in retirement plans for individuals, pension plans

By Ian McGugan

The novel coronavirus is targeting your retirement. NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer says, “Pension funds are still grappling with what risk really means.” Mr. Ambachtsheer suggests that pension plans are going to reduce their reliance on bonds and focus more on building global portfolios of stocks with dependable dividends.

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Preparing for a pandemic: Tips from the Experts

Dr. Samir Sinha joined CBC’s Market place at the supermarket to share shopping tips on what you need in an emergency.

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Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this

By Scottie Andrew

Older adults living in communities where the virus has spread should take extra precautions.

• Avoid public places where crowds may gather or poorly ventilated buildings where the risk of transmission is higher.

• You don't need to shut yourself off from public life — just be vigilant when you enter it.

• Older adults should still exercise and eat right, just as they would at any other time of the year.

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Doctors answer viewer questions about the coronavirus

Dr. Samir Sinha joined CBC’s The National to take question from Canadians about COVID-19

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Canadians need to come together to help older Canadians better prepare for coronavirus

By Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald and Samir Sinha

Older Canadians have more to fear as COVID-19 moves broadly through Canada and the United States. While the spread of the disease is concerning, it can – and should – motivate us to come together and help older Canadians better prepare for worst-case scenarios.

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Should You Stop Visiting Elderly loved ones because of Coronavirus?

By Michael Talbot

‘Grandma is in a long-term care home, should I even be going?’ And I think the answer is ‘absolutely.’ It’s probably in grandma’s best interest for you to spend time with her, but you want to be conscientious.”

That means making sure you’ve had your flu shots, washing your hands frequently, and avoiding visits when you’re suffering from symptoms of an illness.

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COVID-19 Concerns in Long-Term Care

Dr. Samir Sinha joined CTV News to discuss concerns around long-term care homes and COVID-19 after the first Canadian coronavirus death in a British Columbia long-term care home.

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Are Long-Term Care Homes Vulnerable to COVID-19?

Dr. Samir Sinha joins Kelly Cutrara on AM 640 to discuss long-term care home and COVID-19 and reminds Canadians that when visiting loved ones in long-term care to take precautions. This includes getting your annual flu shot, do not visit if you are sick, and wash your hands.

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Worried about outliving your retirement savings? There’s insurance for that

By Erica Alini

The majority of Canadians in or approaching retirement are worried about outliving their savings. And yet, many fail to prepare for the one thing that has a very good chance of blowing up seniors’ living costs.

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Long-Term Care Homes in Canada Step up Pandemic Plans for COVID-19

By Amina Zafar

As a seniors' residence in Washington State continues to be at the centre of one COVID-19 outbreak, long-term care homes in Canada are preparing should the coronavirus come to one of their facilities. Dr. Samir Sinha talks about older and infectious diseases.

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How seniors’ homes prepare for coronavirus outbreak

Seniors' homes are making sure they take necessary precautions to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 and are prepared if one occurs. Dr. Samir Sinha speaks to CBC News and CBC’s The National about pandemics.

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Seniors look to Cannabis to ease Ailments of Aging

Older adults are increasingly looking at cannabis to treat ailments and a study is underway to understand its effectiveness. Dr. Samir Sinha join’s CBC’s the National to discuss experience with his patients.

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In this piece, NIA Director of Financial Security Research, Dr. Bonnie- Jeanne MacDonald talks with John Ibbitson about female caregivers for his op-ed in the Globe and Mail.

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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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CBC Calgary Radio One reports on the NIA’s latest report by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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In this article, reporter James Langton writes, “More work required for secure retirement, institute says.” He quotes NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discussing the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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NIA Senior Fellow Ketih Ambachtsheer joins Amanada Lang on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin.

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NIA Director of Financial Security Research, Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald authors this op-ed in the Globe and Mail asking, when is the right time to retire. She also discusses the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin.

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In this article, NIA Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer and NIA Executive Director, Michael Nicin discuss the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities.

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In this article by the Toronto Star, NIA Senior Fellow Keith Ambachtsheer is quoted discussing the NIA's latest paper, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin.

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In this episode of TVO’s the Agenda with Steve Paikin, Michael Nicin, Executive Director of the NIA, discusses retirement options available to Canadians.

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In this article, Dr. Samir Sinha, NIA Director of Health Policy Research, discusses a Sinai Health and SickKids advertisement that features his patient, Ana Clifford, and sends a message that holidays are always special times and we have to remember that sometimes they can be less special or more difficult for some people to endure.

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In this episode, Michael Nicin, NIA Executive Director, joins a panel of experts to discuss why individuals tend to become happier as they get older.

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In this article, Michael Nicin, NIA Executive Director, and Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, NIA Director of Financial Security Research, discuss Canada’s ageing population and how older adults can be supported to live long and healthy lives.

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