Restoring Confidence and Connection: The Impact of a Geriatric Day Hospital
When Peter (a pseudonym), a retired professional, entered the Geriatric Day Hospital at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, he was a ...
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Navigating Dementia with Dignity: How Specialized Geriatric Services Empower Patients and Caregivers
When Todd (a pseudonym), a 76-year-old retired hydro worker, began experiencing memory issues, he and his family were unsure where ...
A Safer Tomorrow: How Specialized Geriatric Services Transformed One Woman’s Journey Through Dementia
July 18, 2025 When a 95-year-old woman living in a retirement home began experiencing frequent falls, paranoia, and rapid cognitive ...
Preparing Ontario’s Health Care System for Dementia Care Pathways
July 16, 2025 As dementia prevalence rates continue to increase across Ontario, clinical leaders are taking bold steps to prepare ...
New Report Highlights the Critical Role of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments in Supporting Canada’s Aging Population
July 11, 2025 As Canada braces for a demographic shift where one in four citizens will be over the age ...
Early Diagnosis, Lifelong Impact: How Specialized Geriatric Services Empower Families Facing Dementia
July 11, 2025 When a professional driver in his early 50s began experiencing memory and language difficulties, his life—and ...
Specialized Geriatric Services Deliver Clarity, Comfort, and Care for Complex Aging Needs
June 30, 2025 When an 80-year-old man arrived at the hospital after two falls in 48 hours, his condition raised ...
From Crisis to Comfort: How Specialized Geriatric Services Transformed a Life
June 13, 2025 In a compelling example of the power of specialized geriatric care, a frail elderly woman living alone ...
World Delirium Awareness Day 2025
Article submitted by the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario In honour of World Delirium Awareness Day which occurs ...
PGLO Continues to Advance a Shared Vision for Aging Care in Ontario Through Partnerships and Engagement
This December wraps up with enthusiasm as the dedicated PGLO team continued to work hard to raise awareness of the ...
New Clinical Guidelines for Older Adult Care
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health has recently launched two 1st of their kind clinical guidelines for practice with ...
Sparking Collectively Leveraged Action for Older Adult Care in Ontario
The Behavioural Supports Ontario Provincial Coordinating Office and Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario co-hosted a powerful event on February 21st in ...
Upcoming Events
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PGLO Leadership Development Series: Leading Implementation
November 4, 2026
Join us on November 4, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 for PGLO's second session in a five-part leadership development series designed for geriatric and seniors' care leaders navigating system transformation, innovation, and implementation within Ontario's evolving health system. In this month's interactive session, we will learn about turning evidence into sustainable practice.
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Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well Discussion Forum – September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026
On September 23, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, the Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW) held a province-wide open forum for Ontario Health Teams, Primary Care Networks, Specialized Geriatric and Seniors’ Mental Health Services and community partners working to support older adults and care partners as part of ongoing the OCAW discussion forum. Co‑facilitated by PGLO and the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health, this discussion forum focuses on shared learning, real-world innovations, and cross‑sector conversations that support older adults and their care partners.
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(Archived) PGLO Leadership Development Series: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Older Adult Care.
September 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00, PGLO launched the first session in a five-part leadership development series designed for geriatric and seniors' care leaders navigating system transformation, innovation, and implementation within Ontario's evolving health system. In this month's interactive session, Dr. Nihal Haque discussed Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Older Adult Care.