From Research to Impact - Jasmine Mah: How Social Circumstances Shape Older Adult Care

In this compelling episode of From Research to Impact, Dr. Jasmine Mah—a physician and scholar at the forefront of geriatric medicine—unpacks the deep connections between social vulnerability, frailty, and health outcomes in older adults. As Canada braces for a demographic shift with a surge in centenarians, Dr. Mah’s research offers urgent insights into how our systems are failing the elderly. 

This episode is for anyone hoping to understand the nuances behind elder care. And it’s not just for the aging population: remember, it’s better to prevent medical issues than struggle to cure them. 

About Dr. Jasmine Mah 

Jasmine is a geriatric medicine residential fellow at Dalhousie University. She received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and her PhD from Dalhousie University. Jasmine is passionate about the care and treatment of older adults. Her interest in caring for elderly patients is inspired by her own family experience with the long-term care system. She is also an advocate for better solutions for the elderly to live and receive health and social care with dignity and respect.

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