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Stay Active, Stay Safe: Physical activity resources and recommendations for older adults during COVID-19

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COVID-19, physical activity, older adults, Aging, exercise, frailty
January 2021
Aging Population | Resource
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Infographic of physical activity resources and recommendations for older adults during COVID-19

Healthy Aging and Preventing Frailty

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Aging, frailty, older adults, health promotion
November 2020
Aging Population | Statement
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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.

Improving the Lived Experience of People with Dementia

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older adults, dementia, chronic disease, palliative care, prevention, healthy lifestyle, health promotion, seniors, long term care, Geriatrics, Alzheimer’s disease, Aging
March 2019
Aging Population | Policy Paper
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Doctors of BC Position: Dementia impacts a significant number of British Columbians and this impact is expected to increase with an aging population. Doctors of BC advocates for an increased focus on prevention, and seeks to improve the lived experience of people with dementia through educating and training, increasing one-on-one care in long-term care, and promoting a palliative approach to care.

Developing Strategies to Deliver Specialized Geriatric Expertise

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frailty, older adults, geriatric, Aging
January 2005
Aging Population | Resolution

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.

Building Bridges: A Call for a Coordinated Dementia Strategy in British Columbia

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older adults, dementia, chronic disease, palliative care, health promotion, healthy lifestyle, prevention, seniors, long term care, assisted living, Geriatrics, Alzheimer’s disease, Aging
April 2004
Aging Population | Policy Paper
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Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC supports improved care for dementia patients by increasing patient and healthcare provider education, providing comprehensive care, adopting a chronic disease management approach, and by considering a palliative approach to care when appropriate.