Cara Tannenbaum |
Biography Since joining the Centre de recherche de l’Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal in 2002, Dr. Cara Tannenbaum has been conducting cutting-edge research (WOW, EMPOWER, D-PRESCRIBE), fostering international collaborations and sharing knowledge with audiences worldwide. In 2013, she was awarded the Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Translation in Aging by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Aging. This prestigious award recognizes excellence and outstanding achievements in knowledge translation in the field of aging at local and regional levels. In 2015, she received the Women of Distinction Award, Health category, from the YWCA of Montreal. In 2018, she was inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), which brings together Canada's leading scientists and researchers in the health and biomedical sciences. Research Program Dr. Cara Tannenbaum is co-founder and co-director of the Canadian Deprescribing Network, where she works to optimize pharmacogeriatric care for older adults. She is also interested in gender-based analysis. Her approach aims to combat ageism, especially concerning urinary incontinence, cognitive impairment, mental health and inappropriate medication use. Links Do I still need this medication? (The Canadian Deprescribing Network's website) How to get a good night’s sleep without medication Older Women and Men's Health Priorities in Canada Deprescribing Brochures : Antihistamine Deprescribing Brochure Antipsychotic Medication Deprescribing Brochure Proton Pump Inhibitors Deprescribing Brochure Sedative-Hypnotic Medication Deprescribing Brochure Sulfonylurea Diabetes Medication Deprescribing Brochure NSAID Medication Deprescribing Brochure Opioids/Narcotics Deprescribing Brochure ![]()
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