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Michelle Porter
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Director, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 3h
"In a letter, participants and their families were told the Lions board made a “difficult” decision to close the program at the end of October, with no explanation provided."

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‘Sad and upset’: 30-year day club for seniors closing in Charleswood
Seniors and their families in the Charleswood area are disappointed a day club will no longer be open.
www.ctvnews.ca

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 5h
The Science of a Happy, Healthy Retirement. A whiteboard by Dr. Mike Evans substack.com/inbox/post/2...
It’s Here! The Science of A Happy Healthy Retirement is live
The Science and the Art of a Happy, Healthy Retirement is live.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 7h
Opioid addiction among older Ontarians more than doubled over past decade, study finds. The ODPRN says there were 15,231 Ontarians aged 55 and older with OUD in 2025, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com @odprn.bsky.social
Opioid addiction among older Ontarians more than doubled over past decade, study finds
Researchers warn the health care system is ill-equipped to meet the growing needs of an aging population struggling with addiction
www.theglobeandmail.com

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 20h
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The normal retirement age is rising in many developed countries. How long can Canada cling to 65?
Canada may have fewer funding issues than other countries, but we still need to encourage working longer as our work force shrinks
www.theglobeandmail.com

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 20h
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The highs and lows of one retiree’s first year out of the work force
You will spend more money than you thought and your health will become a big focus. And you’ll need to trust your financial plan
www.theglobeandmail.com

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 20h
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What’s the best way to deal with my supervisor making subtle comments about my age?
You can start by talking directly to your manager or to HR, but either way, lead with what you observed and not what you concluded
www.theglobeandmail.com

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ImmunizeCanada @immunizecanada.bsky.social · 20h
An Adult’s Guide to Vaccination | Public Health Agency of Canada | www.canada.ca/en/public-hea... #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #GetImmunized

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 20h
Good to see a broad consideration for all types of physical activity and individualizing the challenge.

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Province promises $10K for every Manitoba school that participates in student fitness challenge | CBC News
Manitoba is making exercise a competition for schools in the province, launching the Premier’s Fitness Challenge on Tuesday and dangling $10,000 for every school that participates.
www.cbc.ca

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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 1d
This Is a Rare Arena in Which People Think A.I. Is Helping. It’s Making Things Worse.

"if people are now discouraged from sharing or pursuing complex work lest they be scooped by wealthy corporations, even that one tiny ray of optimism may prove to be misplaced."

www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
Opinion | Why A.I. Is Dangerous for Science
Beware the flashy but unproven A.I.-powered advances.
www.nytimes.com

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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 1d
🚀 Don’t miss AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day in Winnipeg on Oct. 1!
Join the Centre on Aging at Holiday Inn Winnipeg-South, 1330 Pembina Hwy, 1:30–4 PM to discover solutions that support healthy aging through demos, research talks & more.
Register: event.fourwaves.com/agetech2026
#NationalSeniorsDay
Photos of a diverse group of older adults. First photo: an older woman is wearing headphones. The second photo is an older woman wearing virtual reality glasses and moving her hands. The last photo shows two men seated. The younger man is showing an older adult something on a screen.

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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 2d
Don't be scared! It's just a movie.
Join the Centre on Aging on Oct 22 at 2:30 PM for a panel discussion on the Silver Screamers documentary online. Register to receive the doc link before the panel. Scan the QR code and register by Oct 19.
Silver Screamers panel discussion. October 22, 2026, 2:30 PM. Movie poster featuring older adults involved in documentary. QR code to register to receive the documentary link and participate in the discussion panel on October 22.