In the Susan & Aron Lieberman Family Wellness in Aging Geriatric Centre at the JGH, Carole Lowsky-Burack, 87, participates in the DURAgym Clinic program. To improve her balance, coordination and visual awareness, she steps on a series of markers on the floor, under the watchful eye of Kinesiologist Hussein Samhat, DURAgym’s Project Manager. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
March 2026News

JGH launches DURAgym, Canada’s first hospital-based exercise program for older adults

Two versions of DURAgym are offered: a structured, hospital-based program and a less formal community-based program.

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Dr. Elise Levinoff
December 2025Milestones

Dr. Elise Levinoff to become Chief of Division of Geriatric Medicine

Dr. Levinoff takes over from Dr. Ruby Friedman, who has held various leadership positions in the division.

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Reception area of the Susan & Aron Lieberman Family Wellness in Aging Geriatric Centre. (Click on this or any photo to enlarge it.)
July 2021News

JGH opens Wellness in Aging Centre to enhance care for the elderly

To meet the growing needs of the elderly, the JGH has launched the Susan & Aron Lieberman Family Wellness in Aging Geriatric Centre, with nearly triple the space of the previous facility.

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