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CANADA | Oct 08, 2026

[Article] Mental health doesn't retire

Originally published: Oct 7, 2026October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme from the World Federation for Mental Health, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, is about listening to people who've been there.For a lot of older adults, that kind of conversation doesn't come e

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[New Coalition] Fair Funding for Nonprofits

Fair Funding for Nonprofits launches new website and newsletter
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[Report] Working Together to Thrive: Well-Being and Public Health

This report explores ways to bring the strengths of public health and well-being together to advance shared goals.
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[Briefing Note] High Demand and Constrained Capacity in Charitable Sector

Canada’s charitable sector is under immense pressure.
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[News] Vaccine Report Card 2025

This year’s expanded assessment covers three respiratory illness seasons and includes new scoring that better matches today’s immunization landscape.
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[Article] #AWorldSightDay Call to Action

Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing: A World Sight Day Call to Action
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[Webinar Summary] A Look at How Nav-CARE and the Community Connector Social Prescribing Program Models are Supporting Older Adults Across BC

expert panelists outlined the similarities and differences between the two programs, and who they aim to support, as well as sharing real-life stories of older adults who’ve accessed and benefited from them.
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[Research Study] The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health in BC

How climate change and climate-related weather events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme heat are impacting older adults' mental health in BC
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[News] Five fall activities for older adults to boost well-being

Fall activities are not just seasonal fun, they can also support healthy aging in fall by boosting physical health, mental sharpness, and emotional well-being.
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[News] Finalists for 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

AGE-WELL is pleased to announce three finalists for the 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change
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