Michelle Porter
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Michelle M. Porter, PhD, Director Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Joined May 2018
Save the date! Join the Centre on Aging May 7, 2025 for our 42nd Annual Spring Research Symposium. Centre on Aging Research Affiliates will be presenting, along with student & researcher poster presenters. Registration will open in early 2025.
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There are only 6 current COVID-19 and Respiratory Outbreaks in WRHA Facilities | Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, as of November 26, 2024. https://t.co/fc1Xve06f5
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New look for MB respiratory surveillance report. 11 COVID-19 associated deaths for the week ending Nov 16, 2024. Vaccination rates are relatively low, with COVID-19 vaccinations being almost 10% lower than influenza for adults 65+ years. https://t.co/Q1y9A6JVlj
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The Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force's focus is to recommend and implement meaningful improvements that will reduce wait times, improve patient care and address challenges in Manitoba's...
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Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years
nytimes.com
People who had severe infections are especially vulnerable.
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Alzheimer Society supports advance MAID requests, but also good dementia care https://t.co/1nrVCtgsnJ via @CdnPressNews
thecanadianpressnews.ca
TORONTO - Andrée McGrath is living "a really wonderful life."
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For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky
nytimes.com
What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.
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16 current COVID-19/Respiratory outbreaks in WRHA Facilities, as of November 8. https://t.co/fc1XvdZypx
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Severe MB COVID-19 outcomes reported for last week Hospital admissions: 65 ICU admissions: 5 Deaths: 10 https://t.co/Q1y9A6JVlj
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The Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force's focus is to recommend and implement meaningful improvements that will reduce wait times, improve patient care and address challenges in Manitoba's...
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Severe MB COVID-19 outcomes reported for last week Hospital admissions: 65 ICU admissions: 5 Deaths: 10 https://t.co/Q1y9A6JnvL
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The Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force's focus is to recommend and implement meaningful improvements that will reduce wait times, improve patient care and address challenges in Manitoba's...
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What is the proportion of influenza deaths to COVID-19 deaths currently? Thanks for asking! This week's illustration compares annual deaths from influenza and COVID-19 in Canada. There are about 3,500 flu deaths each year in Canada. From 2022 onward, there have been at least
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Join our Minds in Motion team! We're currently hiring for a Minds in Motion Program Facilitator. You can find more information about this fun and meaningful role and learn how to apply on our website: https://t.co/5UedlqvM8Q
#hiring #manitobajobs
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In this week's IFA #GlobalCafé, Dr. Tazim Virani will discuss "Ageism in the workplace." Register now: https://t.co/ekqHE8UDsq
#IFA #AgeFriendly
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'Pretty outraged,' Manitoba actor, filmmaker says after Hallmark Media VP accused of ageist comments Hallmark vice-president told an employee no longer with the firm to stop casting 'old people,' lawsuit claims https://t.co/KU8etHgYBa
cbc.ca
Two Manitoba filmmakers are outraged over allegations of ageism involving Hallmark Media, after a top executive at the network, which has shot several feel-good holiday movies in Winnipeg, was sued...
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"But we have a long way to go. Women are still being sent the message that life ends at menopause. Even the idea that it’s “impolite to ask a lady her age” is rooted in ageism and shame." ‘How old are you?’ not a scary question – Winnipeg Free Press
winnipegfreepress.com
On occasion, journalists have to ask people uncomfortable questions. Sometimes you need to offer someone accused of something heinous the chance to respond. Sometimes you need to talk to a bereft...
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’Significant’ cash stolen from rural seniors in grandparent scams – Winnipeg Free Press https://t.co/2aLmEV1RIF via @WinnipegNews
winnipegfreepress.com
Seniors are being warned by RCMP to be vigilant after several people in southern Manitoba were defrauded of thousands of dollars apiece by someone claiming to be a lawyer for their grandchild. RCMP...
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13 COVID-19 associated deaths were reported for last week. And it appears that influenza is also having effects, with 1 death reported for last week too. https://t.co/Q1y9A6JnvL
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The Diagnostic and Surgical Recovery Task Force's focus is to recommend and implement meaningful improvements that will reduce wait times, improve patient care and address challenges in Manitoba's...
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We're looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our growing team at the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba! Read the full job description and learn how to apply on our website: https://t.co/5UedlqvM8Q
#hiring #manitobajobs
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