NICE Resources

Comprehensive listing of tax information links for older adults from the Canadian Government.

Public Health Agency of Canada Infographic, using Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System data as of February 2021 (data up to 2017–2018)

Dr. Abbie Begnaud explains that low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer by identifying abnormal spots called nodules

How accurate is the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening Test for Prostate Cancer and does it lead to fewer men dying?

Cardiologist Leslie Cho, MD, discusses how you can naturally lower your cholesterol through diet, exercise, stress management and when you should consider cholesterol lowering medications such as statins.

The science of aging is unlocking insights into how more people can live longer, healthier lives. NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes shares some recent scientific evidence behind healthy aging.

This video illustrates that bone is a living organ, not just an inert skeleton. With over 50% of older adults facing poor bone health, it's essential to build strong bones early in life to prevent fractures.

This animated video explains the causes, risk factors, and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as how the lungs function in individuals with COPD.

Early warning signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD include: feeling short of breath or coughing and producing excess mucus or phlegm.

14 modifiable risk factors for dementia that could reduce or delay cases worldwide by 50%

The interactive Dashboard shows Canadian demographic data by age and sex, provinces, and territories.

The state of mental health in Canada has gotten significantly worse since the pandemic.

Canadian Government statistics on the occurence of different types of diabetes, complications and prevention.

Are you at risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes? The Canadian Public Health Agency has designed a short online diabetes risk questionnaire to help you find out.

The Alzheimer Society of Canada's Landmark Study uses data modeling to predict the country's future with dementia.

It is important for older Canadians to know how a power of attorney or a joint bank account works before you use them. There are risks and advantages to both.

Long-term care homes in Canada: How many and who owns them? The infographic includes information on homes where health care is either entirely or partially funded by the provincial or territorial government.

This guide (PDF) produced by the Canadian Government provides advice on how to prevent injuries by keeping your home, yourself and your environment as safe as you can.

This checklist is a Canadian Government resource for older adults thinking about aging in place.

The following room-by-room checklist can help you identify potential hazards in an older person’s home.

Price and availability of Senior Care housing spaces by Province. The law of supply and demand has a significant impact on senior care services throughout Canada.

6 step interactive arthritis symptoms checker that works on desktop and smartphone. A simple tool to help you talk to a healthcare provider about your symptoms.

Young or early onset refers to people under 65 who develop dementia, a term doctors use when brain illness or brain changes make it hard for someone to remember, think, see, move, communicate or connect.

Animated chart comparing life expectancy of USA, Canada and UK from 1951 to 2021.

Older people are happier than middle-aged people, and younger people. Study after study is coming to the same conclusion. Laura Carstensen (Stanford Alumni)