Dr. Catherine Donnelly | Neighbours helping neighbours age well at home
“Neighbours helping neighbours age well at home”
This talk was sponsored by the William J. Henderson Foundation Dr. Catherine Donnelly Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy and Department of Family Medicine Director, Health Services and Policy Research Institute We often take the idea of community—and the health benefits of belonging to one—for granted. However, Dr. Catherine Donnelly would tell you that community becomes even more important to your overall health as you age. In her talk, you’ll hear about her research exploring a simple idea that has spawned a movement helping older adults age well within their homes, among neighbours.
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By
Dr. Catherine Donnelly
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Published
Apr 17, 2023
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Subject Area
- Caregiving & Caregiver Support
- Age-friendly Communities
- Home Support
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
- Leadership, Training, Coaching, Mentoring
- Social Connectedness / Social Isolation
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Audience
- Academics
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Funders
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government
- Health Authorities
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Category
- Best Practices
- Advocacy
- Better at Home Resources
- Events & Webinars
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Training & Capacity Building
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