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[Article] The importance of self-care: Nurturing our well-being as we age

McMaster University

Click HERE to view the full articleThe importance of self-care: Nurturing our well-being as we ageJul 19, 2023 - McMaster University -International Self-Care Day, on 24 July each year, is an opportunity to raise the profile of self-care and its role in our overall health and well-being. As we age, i

[Article] What exercise types are effective for Parkinson's Diesease

McMaster University

Click HERE to view the full articleThe Bottom LineIn older adults, Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurological disorder.A variety of exercise types produce similar benefits on movement and quality of life in adults living with Parkinson’s.Work with your healthcare team to devel

[Resource] Vegetarian Diets as we age

Dr. Megha Poddar

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Megha Poddar discusses important considerations for older adults on plant-based diets or for those considering adopting a vegetarian diet.What's the bottom line?Older adults can safely adopt a plant-based diet.Ensure adequate protein intake to maintain lean muscle mass.

[Report] Food Costing in BC 2022

BC CDC

The BCCDC released the Food Costing in BC 2022: Assessing the affordability of healthy eating report. The report highlights the challenges of affording a nutritious diet for people and households who live on low incomes, especially for those who live on income and disability assistance. They creat

[Podcast] Funding: Government relations foundations with Jesse Clarke

The Small Nonprofit

Click HERE to listen to the podcastGovernment Relations Foundations with Jesse ClarkeOften we take government funding for granted. Or, we treat it like an impenetrable black box that’s a mystery so we write our applications and cross our fingers. Today, we’re joined by Jesse Clarke, CEO of JN Cl

[Resource] Giving Care: An approach to a better caregiving landscape in Canada

Canadian Caregiving

Click HERE to view the full resourceGiving Care: An approach to a better caregiving landscape in CanadaGiving Care: An approach to a better caregiving landscape in Canada is the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence’s first policy whitepaper. The report aims to ignite a public conversation on

[Resource] Influencing Public Policy

CAMH

Click HERE to view the resource on Influencing Public Policy CAMH advocates for public policies that are responsive to the needs of people impacted by mental illness and substance use disorders.CAMH’s new strategic plan re-affirms our commitment to driving positive change at the system level

[Recorded Webinar] Exploring Grantsmanship

Barbara McMillan

Exploring Grantsmanship Webinar from May 24, 2018 hosted by United Way.Click HERE to view on YouTube

[Recorded Webinar] Program Planning for Grant Writing

Barbara McMillan

Click HERE to view the recorded webinarOn February 24th, 2022 United Way British Columbia presented a webinar titled Program Planning for Grant Writing. Effective grant seeking is about more than filling out an application form. It involves strategic prospect research, detailed project planning, and

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