 SAGE would like to extend our gratitude to all of the incredible nurses and healthcare workers as National Nurses Week comes to a close. Nurses play an integral role in the healthcare system and they continue to keep our communities safe during the pandemic. It’s important that we stand with nurses and call for the repeal of Bill 124. Take action by writing to your local MPP here: https://rnao.ca/policy/action-alerts/repeal-bill-124-premier
Science with SAGE presents: What is Dementia? The first of many in our series to educate you on the neuroscience behind cognitive impairments in older adults. Stay tuned for more videos like this plus much more on our TikTok page at tiktok.com/@sage.project!
Check out Saloni's explanation of why we chose to be called SAGE Project on our TikTok page! Keep an eye out for more TikToks coming soon!
 Today is International Day of Older Persons! This year the theme for #UNIDOP2021 is #DigitalEquity for all ages, and at SAGE we strive to combat social isolation using technology. Join us in fighting against the negative stereotypes and prejudice associated with ageing and create #AWorld4AllAges!
In this in-depth follow up piece, Olivia Earl continues to address ageism in the healthcare industry (catch up with Part 1 on a general ageism overview here). Here, she evaluates general attitudes by providers and considers the multiple barriers someone older may face in receiving healthcare. Her thoughtful writing invites us all to identify our own biases and understand injustices in our system. Written by Olivia Earl  |
