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CANADA | Dec 07, 2023
[Report] Housing Solutions Lab
The Housing Solutions Lab released their report from their recent open house engagement. The project focuses on creating a roadmap for solutions for older adults who are interested in housing options like home sharing, or renting secondary suites or coach houses in single detached homes on the Nor
READ MORE[Impact Story] Learning to Ride a Bike - at 68
Click HERE to listenLearning to ride a bike — at 68In Vancouver, the Newcomer Bike Mentorship Program plays matchmaker, helping new arrivals in the city get to know their way around by cycling with
[Impact Story] International Day of Older Persons Social Prescribing Storytelling
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[Impact Story] Alouette Men's Shed
Meet Wayne, a Maple Ridge local who has battled clinical depression for most of his life. But little did he know that a Men's Shed would become his unlikely remedy.Wayne discovered the Alouette Men's
[Opportunity] APPLY NOW: 2024 United Way BC Public Policy Institute are now open!
APPLY NOW: 2024 United Way BC Public Policy Institute are now openThe application period is now open for the 2024 United Way BC’s Public Policy Institute, an applied learning and training program de
[Free Virtual Workshops] Fountain of Health Thrive Learning Centre
Click HERE to learn more about the free educational webinars and workshopsThe Fountain of Health in partnership with Wellness Together Canada offers FREE educational events
[Impact Story] Leveraging the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging research platform to mobilize COVID-19 research
Leveraging the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging research platform to mobilize COVID-19 researchImpact Story of the YearThe COVID-19 pandemic disproportionally affected older people. Hospitalizatio
[News] Could this be sepsis? Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health condition
Could this be sepsis? Sepsis Canada hopes to empower Canadians to recognize the signs and symptoms of the world's deadliest health conditionAt a glanceIssueSepsis is the deadliest health condition in
[Impact Story] Hampton honoured for helping seniors get the most out of town life
Hampton Mayor Robert Doucet says being connected to events and services keeps seniors from feeling isolatedFrom beautifully maintained parks to resource centres that connect people to needed services,
[Canada-Wide] National Seniors Council
Click HERE to apply to be a Chairperson, National Seniors CouncilThe Government of Canada is looking to recruit candidates with expertise and experience working with older adults or on population agin
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