Evolving Veterans' Care: Addressing the Complex Health Needs of a New Generation

As today’s Veteran population ages, their health challenges are evolving. Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research of the NIA, Dr. Madison Brydges, Health Policy Researcher of the NIA, Dr. John Muscedere, Scientific Director of the Canadian Frailty Network, Dr. Kim Ritchie, Assistant Professor at Trent/Fleming School of Nursing and Dr. David Pedlar, Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research discuss the specific health needs of Canada’s Veterans, including chronic pain, PTSD, and support strategies.
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Military and Veterans Health Research (CIMVHR) and the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) has released a groundbreaking new report calling for the urgent development of a comprehensive strategy to support Canada’s ageing Veterans.
Read the report, Addressing the Coming of Age and its Related Complexities Among Canada’s Veterans at www.niageing.c...