Dr. Jasmine Mah’s research dispels myths surrounding frailty and social vulnerability. She helps older adults understand their chronic health conditions and navigate the health care system. At the same time, she helps the health care system better understand the unique needs of older adults.
“We will grow old, acquire chronic diseases and become immunocompromised. I wish for us all to remember this; treat the elderly with the respect and dignity we hope to receive as each day brings us closer to becoming the aged. My research examines the gaps in health and social care services for Canadian senior citizens and proposes individual and community solutions to promote ageing with dignity.”
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Thinking of participating in a Three Minute Thesis Competition? As the 2021 Dalhousie University Three Minute Thesis Champion, here is my recipe for success: 1. Peel Away the Academic Structure When you write your first draft of your Three Minute Thesis (3MT), leave behind the structure that earns you an A+ in class. Instead, […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on September 28, 2022 You may be surprised to learn that the medication sildenafil — better known by its brand name Viagra — has other medical purposes aside from treating male erectile dysfunction. It can also be used to treat lung diseases that often have poor […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on August 29, 2022. The transition to university or college is an exciting time for many young adults, but it can also be demanding and stressful. Young adults living with complex health conditions may face unique challenges with this transition. As health care providers with experience […]
This article was originally published on the Canadian Science Policy Centre’s website in July 2022. It was co-written with Prativa Baral of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, graduate students around the world stepped up and directly became involved in their communities. From conducting COVID-19 PCR tests during a time […]
In this post, I’ll share terrible stories of how old and poor Nova Scotians were treated in the past. I implore you to reflect on the treatment of this same population during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more details, please see the published article in the Canadian Geriatrics Journal, and feel free to contact me for […]
Many home care clients with psychiatric diagnoses who could have benefitted from psychiatrist visits did not receive them, especially in Nova Scotia. In our recent publication, we compared psychiatry service utilization among older home care clients (people enrolled in a publicly funded home care program) in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WHRA) compared to Nova […]
This article was written by Jasmine Mah and Kaitlin Sibbald and was originally published on The Conversation Canada on May 16, 2022. Half a million Canadians are living with dementia and one in five Canadians has cared for someone with dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for many conditions causing “loss of memory, language, problem-solving […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on February 23, 2022. It was authored by Jasmine Mah and Melissa K. Andrew, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Dalhousie University. The emergency department (ED) can be a stressful and confusing place for individuals who are sick or injured. During the pandemic, with many hospitals not permitting […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation Canada on February 19, 2022 As the first woman to land a quadruple jump at the Olympics, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva became instantly famous. She also helped Russia win a gold medal in the team figure skating event. Then it was revealed her December 2021 drug testing sample […]
