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Practical Technologies to Enable
Ageing in the Right Place


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Helping Canadians live safely, independently, and with confidence at home.
A practical, expert-led conversation on how technology, financial confidence, and trusted health information come together to support ageing at home.

FREE Live Zoom Webinar
May 12, 2026 at 1:00–2:00 PM ET
A recording will be shared with all registrants after the event.

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The Conversation

Ageing in place is often framed as a preference — but in reality, it must be intentionally enabled.

In this session, three critical perspectives come together:

  • Clinical reality: What older adults and caregivers are navigating day-to-day, and where risks emerge
  • Financial confidence: How Canadians are planning, adapting, and using tools to support independence
  • Connected safety: How access to critical health information ensures better outcomes when something goes wrong
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Practical technologies — including remote monitoring, smart home tools, and communication supports — are part of the solution.

But technology alone is not enough.

Ageing in the right place depends on a broader system of support that connects individuals, caregivers, and responders with the right information at the right time.

This session will explore what that looks like in practice — and what it means for Canadians today.

Why Join

Most older Canadians want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
But doing so successfully requires more than good intentions.

It requires the right mix of support:

Technology
Technology that promotes safety and independence
Risk
Systems that reduce the risks of at-home emergencies
Connected
Tools that help people stay confident, connected, and in control

For older adults, caregivers, and families, the question is no longer if ageing in place is possible — but how to do it well.

Meet the speakers

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Leslie McGill (Host) – President & CEO, MedicAlert Foundation Canada

Leslie McGill leads MedicAlert with a focus on protecting more Canadians through better access to critical health information. She brings a systems-level perspective to how individuals, caregivers, and emergency responders can be better connected to improve safety and outcomes.

Samir Sinha

Dr. Samir Sinha – Geriatrician & Director, Health Policy Research, National Institute on Ageing

Dr. Samir Sinha is one of Canada’s leading voices on ageing and seniors’ care. He will ground the discussion in the realities of ageing at home, including where risks arise and how practical technologies can support safer, more independent living.

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Yvonne Ziomecki-Fisher – Chief Customer, Brand and Advice Officer, HomeEquity Bank

Yvonne brings deep insight into the financial realities of ageing in place. She will share perspectives from HomeEquity Bank’s research on how Canadians 55+ are adopting technology and planning for safe, independent living at home.

Have a question? Ask it now!

This session is shaped by the real concerns of Canadians.
When you register, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a question for our panelists. These questions will be reviewed and synthesized into key themes that guide the discussion.
Whether you're thinking about safety, independence, technology, or planning for the future — we want to hear from you.

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Additional information

  • This is a live webinar.
  • A recording will be shared with all registrants.
  • Questions submitted during registration may be used during the session.
  • Your information will be handled in accordance with MedicAlert’s privacy policy.

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