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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 MORESeeking New Members of OSA Council of Advisors
In early March, the office will open applications to British Columbians 55+ who are interested in becoming members of the Office of the Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors (COA). The COA is an engage
Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementia
Researchers at the University of Calgary are starting a national project to try to get more insight into the brain as people age.The CAN-PROTECT project, led by Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, begins Wednesday
Prescribing nature: the restorative power of a simple dose of outdoors
The health benefits of green or blue prescriptions are many and there are calls to integrate them more into routine careIn my mid-20s, I undertook the quintessentially Australian rite of passage of mo
ParticipACTION wants to hear from you! (Win a $50 gift card)
We want to hear from you!As someone who is involved in the physical activity sector, your opinion matters to us. Please take our short survey (less than 10 minutes) about your experience with Particip
BC Seniors Advocate New Report
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie presented at 1 p.m. February 23rd on the release of her new report “We Must Do Better: Home Support for B.C. Seniors”. The report calls for a fundamental rest
Survey deadline extended! Have your say on the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism
Survey deadline extended: 8 March 2023 (Wednesday)Since the publication of the UN Global report on ageism, the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism has worked to spark a worldwide conversation on ageism
Healthy Aging Hiring
Regional Community Developer, Fraser Health RegionAbbotsford, BC, CAThis role is place based and requires the the successful applicant to reside in the Fraser Health Region and be integrated in the co
2026 Census of Population Content Consultation
Before each census, Statistics Canada initiates an extensive consultation program that allows data users and interested parties across Canada to share their views on both the content and dissemination
Behaviours in Dementia Guidelines
Prioritization Survey now open!CCSMH is creating new guidelines on the topic of behaviours in dementia. The co-chairs of this guideline (Dr. Dallas Seitz, University of Calgary; Dr. Jennifer Watt, Uni
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