• Publication Alert: Dr. George Heckman

    December 03, 2024
    Decline in the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) or ‘functional decline’ is a major health concern among aging populations. With intervention, ADL decline may be delayed, prevented or reversed. The capacity to anticipate the trajectory of future functional change can enhance care planning and improve outcome for residents.

  • DocTalks Podcast: Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane and Dr. Jacobi Elliott

    November 15, 2024
    As we age, many questions come to mind: What changes are being made to the health care system to manage the aging population? How will the health system work for me? What can I do to ensure I receive the care I need? St. Joseph’s is leading the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario and working to answer these very questions.

  • Geriatric Medicine Match Results

    November 06, 2024
    We are excited to announce that Dr. Steven Mejia IM3 will be joining our Geriatric Medicine Residency Program in July of 2025! Welcome Steven.

  • XVIII Gait and Brain Seminar Series

    October 22, 2024
    Guest Speaker Dr. Jesper Ryg, MD, PhD, Professor and Consultant University of Southern Denmark presents: "Perturbation and gait adaptability training: promising modalities to prevent falls?"

  • Dr. Montero-Odasso Inducted as Fellow at the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (FCAHS)

    September 10, 2024
    The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) is pleased to announce the 49 new Fellows elected for 2024. CAHS is proud to recognize excellence in health sciences and these new Fellows reflect a rich and varied expertise.

  • 37th Annual Geriatric Medicine Refresher Day

    May 01, 2024
    We are proud to present and celebrate our 37th annual conference in Geriatric Medicine that provides professionals with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base, to refine specific skills, and to meet with others who share their concern in improving quality care for the older adult. The plenary session encourages interdisciplinary discussion of a subject common to all, while concurrent sessions provide medical updates and review of best practices of topics in geriatric care. Our exceptional plenary speakers, Dr. Elder Roberta Price and Dr. Peter Lin, alongside many other outstanding presenters, played a pivotal role in the continued success of our event.