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Mayo Clinic: What's the skinny on weight-loss drugs?

Mayo Clinic experts say there is a new tool to help in the battle against obesity, a prescription medication that can curb your appetite.

Weight Loss Drugs & Older Adults

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available to patients in Canada.

Calculate Your Body Mass Index - BMI Calculator

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. This page includes an online BMI Calculator.

NICE - National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly in Canada

NICE Canada provides information tools and online resources for older adults on caregiving, legal, finance, end of life, and physical and mental health.

NICE Information Tools - National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly - Canada

NICE has compiled Information Tools from multiple research studies focused on understanding life challenges as people age.

Symptoms of Diabetes

Cleveland Clinic infographic showing the symptoms of diabetes.

Physical Activity Benefits for Older Adults

A single session of moderate to vigorous physical activity offers immediate health benefits and helps prevent chronic diseases when done regularly.

Indicators of Abuse - IOA

The Indicators of Abuse (IOA) checklist signals mistreatment of seniors. The IOA (pronounced Iowa) also helps sensitize the practitioner to important abuse issues.

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