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CANADA | Apr 16, 2024
[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else
Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of Canadian families include children (2021 Census). With an aging population, employees with unpaid
READ MORE[News] ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk
ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo NordiskJune 1 – 30, 2024Together we move!Get ready to participate this June to get active, connect with others and help your community be crowned
[News] Expanded Adult Day Program Supports South Asian Surrey Seniors
Expanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/bc-seniors-gu
[Article] B.C.’s Rural Communities Need More From Health Authorities: UBC Prof
Click HERE to read the full articleDr. Jude Kornelsen says transparency, communication needed to improve trust, effectivenessDr. Jude Kornelsen is looking to change the way health authorities in B.C.
[News] Alzheimer Society of BC: National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2024We are joining organizations across Canada to celebrate the 24 million volunteers who make a difference in communities across the country. Learn about the volunteers who ch
[News] SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance
Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for families and seniors with low incomes who are receiving a rent subsidy t
[News] Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Advance Care Planning Day
Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care, has issued the following statement in recognition of Advance Care Planning Day on Tuesday, April 16, 2024:“Advan
Global Intergenerational Week 2024
Click HERE to learn moreSE Health is excited to lead Global Intergenerational Week 2024 in Canada. From April 24 to May 1, we are highlighting the importance of people of different ages coming togethe
[Article] Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety o
[Article] 2024 Polytechnic Showcase spotlight: How Sheridan is leveraging AI for improved elder care
Click HERE to read the full articleFrom improving healthcare to confronting climate change, polytechnics have a front-row seat to industry’s most pressing talent and productivity challenges. Ahead o
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