Reducing risks of frailty for healthy aging - resources for doctors and patients
“We often hear that raising children takes a village. I believe this same approach applies to our older citizens.
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Stay Active, Stay Safe: Physical activity resources and recommendations for older adults during COVID-19
Infographic of physical activity resources and recommendations for older adults during COVID-19
Healthy Aging and Preventing Frailty
Doctors of BC Position: Preventing frailty requires a multidisciplinary and multisectoral approach. Doctors of BC calls on the government to update its provincial healthy aging strategy to include prioritization of frailty prevention and improving access to and funding for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that support frailty prevention. Older adults and their caregivers should also be supported to utilize programs, services, and technology to stay connected with their community.
Developing Strategies to Deliver Specialized Geriatric Expertise
Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC urges the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authorities to develop strategies to deliver specialized geriatric expertise to physicians providing care to frail older persons in rural and underserved areas of BC.