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CANADA | Oct 02, 2024
[Survey] Seeking feedback on social isolation and loneliness guidelines
Click HERE to ParticipateStudy Title: Assessing the Feasibility, Relevance, and Impact of New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older AdultsInvestigators:Nick UbelsBette Watson-BorgDr. David ConnWhy am I being asked to participate in this study?In the wake of the onset of the
READ MORE[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
[Article] Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults
Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults
[Radio Article] A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers
A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers
[News] The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?
The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?
[Open Call for Members] Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council
The Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Interim Community Leadership CouncilHelpAge Canada and its partners are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Canadian Community-Based
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