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CANADA | Jun 02, 2023
[Impact Story] GrandPals Program Spotlight
Program SpotlightFrom Pen to HeartA big thank you to Baycrest for writing and sharing this story. Since February 13, 2023 GrandPals living at Baycrest’s long term care home have been connecting with two Grade 5 classes at St. Margaret Catholic Elementary School. The GrandPals Program began with bi
READ MOREPoverty Reduction Public virtual townhall meetings (BC REGIONS)
Public virtual townhall meetingsThomson-Okanagan, Cariboo, Chilcotin, Northern BC, Mainland/Vancouver Coast, Kootenay RockiesWe encourage anyone with an interest in poverty reduction to share their vi
How Diverse Places Build Trust and Support Democracy
Ryan Muldoon is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo who focuses on how society can “turn the challenge of increasing diversity into a resource to be tapped for our mut
Are you interested in aging and mental health? We Want to Hear from You!
Are you interested in aging and mental health? Participate in a 15-20 minute online survey to help us explore a model to support mental health conditions. We are looking for the following people to pa
World Social Report 2023 Calls for Leaving No Ageing Person Behind
The report recalls that in setting out a universal plan of action to achieve sustainable development, the 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind, particularly the most vulnerable people, including th
Share your thoughts on supporting Canadians to age at home
The National Seniors Council has launched an online consultation to hear from people about ways to further support those wishing to age in their homes and communities for as long as possible.Have your
Celebrating Older Men: The Importance of Social Connection
Social connectedness is essential to our overall health and well-being at any age. However, men in our society, especially after retirement, tend to have low levels of social connectedness, often expe
Let's Combat Ageism: Ageism and Negative Thinking
Ageism and Negative Thinking: A Personal Reflection By The Council on Aging of Ottawa: Patrick Curran and Peggy EdwardsWhen I turned 55, it really bothered me. Age 55 was my threshold in the aging pro
Embrace Equity was this year's campaign theme for Internal Women's Day
Equality versus Equity: What's the difference as we #EmbraceEquity for IWD 2023 and beyond?The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably. Etymologically, the root word they share is ae
Budget 2024 Consultation
The 2024 B.C. Budget Consultation offers an important opportunity to speak directly to elected officials and to represent your organization, community, and CBSS sector concerns and priorities. The Con
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