12:20: Less than a third of Canadians who survive a heart attack are getting a potentially life saving device to keep them from having another hearth stopping event. The devices in question –– implantable defibrillators.
Guest: Dr. Christopher Simpson, Medical Director of the Cardiac Program at Kingston General Hospital.
12:35: A visit with Dr. Joyce Tellier.
Guest: Dr. Joyce Tellier, Naturopathic doctor over at Webber natural pharmaceuticals.
12:45: DayNight Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Canada's Aging Population!!
The Second World Assembly on Aging provides an opportunity for all the countries of the world to come together to reflect on the impact of aging not only on individual nations but also Globally. It is an opportunity to celebrate the enormous gains in longevity witnessed in the twentieth century and to anticipate the challenges of the new millennium. Canada is positioned well to respond to these challenges. At the start of this new century , Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increase more rapidly than all other age groups. In 2001, one Canadian in eight was aged 65 years or over. By 2026, one Canadian in five will have reached age 65. The challenges of an aging Canadian society will require continued efforts to, improve health, well-being and independence in later life. Facilitate the participation of older Canadians in economic and social life. Strengthen the support environments within communities and sustain government programs benefiting Canadians of all ages. The fastest growth in the seniors population is occurring among the oldest Canadians. In 2001, over 430,000 Canadians were 85years of age or older more than twice the amount in 1981 and more than twenty times as in 1921. The proportion of Canadians aged 85 or more is expected to grow to 1.6 million in 2041, 4% of the overall population.
The general health of the older Canadian generally live their later years in good health. Nonetheless more than one in four seniors face restrictions in their activities due to long-term health problems. Such limitations tend to increase with age. Heart disease and cancer account for the majority of deaths among both senior men and women. In recent decades there has been a notable decline in the rate of morality from heart disease among seniors, however rates for cancer and respiratory disease increased during the same period. Aging is not an issue to be addressed through a single, confined approach or solution but rather a multi-faceted challenge in a number of areas. Nor is aging simply about older Canadians, it is an issue that effects all generations. We all need to work in partnership to respond to the aging population. In this collaborative manner it will benefit the present and future Canadians.
MedCheck Program offered at DayNight !!
The provincial government has launched a free service called MedCheck . It will give residents an opportunity to consult with their Pharmacist for up to 30 minutes once a year to review their medications. It's the first program of its kind in Canada! Who's eligible? A beneficiary of the Ontario Drug Program and is currently taking a minimum of 3 chronic medications.
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