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Mapping of Geriatric Services Makes Partnering in the Care of Older Adults Living with Complex Health Conditions Easier

May 13, 2021 The 2021 edition of the Specialized and Focused Geriatric Programs and Services map, released today by Provincial ...

Welcoming New Team Members

Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario Welcome New Team Members Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario is very pleased to announce the appointment of ...

Nouvelle norme de qualité sur le délirium de Santé Ontario

Une nouvelle norme de qualité concernant la qualité des soins pour le délirium est maintenant offert par Santé Ontario et ...

New Quality Standard on Delirium from Ontario Health

Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario has been pleased to partner with Ontario Health in the development of the Delirium Quality Standard, ...

Ontario Geriatric Experts Co-Create Mobile Cognitive Screening Toolkit

January 26, 2021 PGLO colleagues have collaborated with the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in the creation of the new AGS ...

Supporting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Older Adults

January 8, 2020 Older adults, especially in congregate care settings, are high risk for complications from COVID-19 – including death. ...

PGLO Launches Consultation for 2021-22 Workplan

December 22, 2020 Today marks the launch of consultations intended to support the collaborative development of the work plan for ...

Leveraging Specialized Geriatric Services to Support Older Persons’ Now and Into the Future

December 22, 2020 Given the ongoing pressures experienced by the acute care system during the ongoing pandemic, the Ministry of ...

National Dementia Strategy 2nd Report Highlights Excellence in Ontario Dementia Services

In October 2020, the Honourable Patty Hadju, Canada’s Minister of Health, released the government’s second annual report to highlight progress ...

Listening to Older Adults about Long Term Care on the International Day of Older Persons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 Today is the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons and the launch of ...

Expert Provincial Task Group Recommends Alternative Tools for Use in Screening for Cognitive Impairment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020 A Provincial Expert Task group, convened to review options for cognitive screening tests, has ...

Specialists in Older Adult Care Across Canada Call for the Return of Family Caregivers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2020 Specialists in Older Adult Care Across Canada Call for the Return of Family ...

Upcoming Events

Dignity of Risk Symposium

April 29, 2026

PGLO is pleased to co-host a pan-Canadian one-day symposium for clinicians, managers and researchers who are interested in implementing a dignity of risk program or innovation.
World Delirium Awareness Day Events Across Ontario

March 11, 2026

Delirium is a medical emergency that impacts older adults significantly. March 11, 2026 is World Delirium Awareness Day. Regional Geriatric Programs across Ontario are hosting a range of educational activities to spread the word about delirium and support recognition and response. Check out events and resources offered by our partners.
Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well Discussion Forum – February 2026

February 25, 2026

On February 25, 2026 the Ontario Collaborative for Aging Well (OCAW) held a province‑wide open forum for Ontario Health Teams, Primary Care Networks, Specialized Geriatric Services and and community partners working to support older adults and care partners. Co‑facilitated by PGLO and the Centre for Studies in Aging and Health, the new format focuses on shared learning, real-world innovations, and cross‑sector conversations that support older adults and their care partners.