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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 MOREBehaviours 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
Social Isolation and Loneliness Project: Your Insights Needed!
Your Insights Needed!  (Before March 1st)The Social Isolation and Loneliness Project is seeking input from health and social service providers who work with older adults in Canada. The focus of this
Vantage Point Survey: BC Non-Profit Network
Vantage Point is exploring the feasibility of a “BC Non-Profit Network.” The primary objective of this project is to understand if there is willingness and support from non-profits across BC for t
Application Open: Pro-bono Consulting for Non-Profits
Build Capacity. Make an Impact.Do you want to do more for those you serve, but have limited time, people and funds? If you are a small to mid-size non-profit and need assistance with strategic, market
Survey: Help address social isolation and loneliness in older adults
The Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) is developing guidelines to support health and social service providers to recognize, assess and find ways to reduce social isolation and lonel
Seniors Resource Fair - Feb 22, Vancouver
Seniors Resource FairWEDNESDAY, FEB 22, 20239:30 AM -11:30 AM, Location: Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St, Vancouver, BCWe believe that seniors should have the ability to live their best
New Aging 2.0 Website
A whole new way to approach growing old.Aging2.0 strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities related to aging. Their international, interdisciplinary and inter
New voluntary standards released for long-term care homes devastated by the pandemic
Promised new national standards for long-term care homes in Canada have now been published — part of Ottawa's attempt to avoid a repeat of the alarming death tolls in long-term care homes that mar
Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations good start but not enough, experts say
More families are opting to live together in multi-generational homes amid rising costs and housing challenges.Morie Ford and her husband have been 'empty nesters'Â for the past 15 years. But that cha
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