An analysis of the international scientific literature shows that the health status of people with intellectual disabilities is significantly worse than that of the general population....

Marcel Nuss, 56, a father of two, suffers from a genetic condition that has left him completely dependent on others for his daily needs. For nearly a decade, he has been an advocate...

Can the environment—urban planning, infrastructure, and services—be conducive to the health of older adults? A study conducted by Canadian researchers demonstrates the significant...

Often overlooked, socio-environmental determinants such as social connections, financial resources, and community solidarity play a major role in the health of older adults. They...

Aging is accompanied by cognitive changes, a phenomenon that varies widely among older adults. Recent studies have identified certain factors that may contribute to maintaining...

To what extent is the aging process influenced by people’s participation in community life? A Canadian literature review highlights a strong correlation between optimal health and...

We often hear about older adults’ social participation, but what exactly does this concept entail? A team of Canadian researchers reviewed the entire body of literature on social...

They are known as the "silent residents." They are isolated and do not participate in any surveys, and certainly not in participatory health assessments. As part of the...

In Canada, approximately 100 older adults in the Quebec City metropolitan area were surveyed seven years apart regarding their mobility in their suburban neighborhoods—residential...

People who have been deaf since birth, who primarily communicate through sign language, have long been denied access to healthcare in their own language. In recent years, however,...