Michelle Porter

Michelle M. Porter, PhD, Director
Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

[UM Centre on Aging @UM_coaging]

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.
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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.

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Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years https://t.co/EcZCgvHEHd

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Alzheimer Society supports advance MAID requests, but also good dementia care https://t.co/1nrVCtgsnJ via @CdnPressNews

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For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky https://t.co/AlyVaHAGmO

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16 current COVID-19/Respiratory outbreaks in WRHA Facilities, as of November 8.

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Severe MB COVID-19 outcomes reported for last week

Hospital admissions: 65
ICU admissions: 5
Deaths: 10

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Severe MB COVID-19 outcomes reported for last week

Hospital admissions: 65
ICU admissions: 5
Deaths: 10

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[Tara Moriarty @MoriartyLab]

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 45,000 untimely ("from") COVID-19 deaths each year in Canada.

The number of people who die from influenza each year would fill the Agnico Eagle arena in Val d’Or QC.

The minimum number of people in Canada who die prematurely from COVID-19 each year would fill the Rogers Arena (SkyDome) in Toronto.
#CovidIsAirborne #CovidIsntOver #MaskUp #YallMasking #CleanTheAir

[Alzheimer Society of Manitoba @AlzheimerMB]

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

[The IFA @IFAgeing]

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

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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 https://t.co/S81eSzm6tU

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’Significant’ cash stolen from rural seniors in grandparent scams – Winnipeg Free Press https://t.co/2aLmEV1RIF via @WinnipegNews

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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.

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[Alzheimer Society of Manitoba @AlzheimerMB]

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