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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.
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
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 that promotes safety and independence
Systems that reduce the risks of at-home emergencies
Tools that help people stay confident, connected, and in control
Meet the speakers
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.
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.
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.
Health Hour Live - May 12, 2026
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Join MedicAlert CEO Leslie McGill for enlightening conversations with expert panelists that include doctors and leading members of the community.
