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[Resource] Learning From The Lived Experiences of Aging Immigrants: Final Report
(Laura Kadowaki et al.)
INTRODUCTIONThis report presents the results of a series of Stakeholder Outreach Forums held over 2018-19 in four regions across Canada – Greater Montréal, Québec City, Calgary, and Greater Vancouver. The outreach forums provided an opportunity for discussion of issues faced by aging immigrants
[Resource] LGBT2SQ Seniors: An evidence review and practical guide designed for healthcare providers and researchers
Sherbourne Health/Rainbow Health Ontario
Click HERE to download the PDF resourceSUMMARYTo provide inclusive, affirming services, and welcoming health care to LGBT2SQ seniors, healthcare and social service providers should appreciate that not all seniors are heterosexual and cisgender. As they approach their twilight years, LGBT2SQ seniors
[Scholarly Article] Early Omicron infection is associated with increased reinfection risk in older adults in long-term care and retirement facilities
Jessica A. Breznik et al
Click HERE to view the full research articleSummaryBackgroundOlder adults are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection and severe disease, especially those in congregate living settings, despite high SARS-CoV-2 vaccine coverage. It is unclear whether hybrid immunity (combined vaccination an
[Resource] Strengthening community connections: the future of public health is at the neighbourhood scale
Mulligan K
Click HERE to access this resourceCommunity-led action at the neighbourhood scale has been vital to address complex health inequities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This report was commissioned by the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) at the Public Health Agency of Canada, to
Immigrant status and loneliness among older Canadians
Md Kamrul Islam & Heather Gilmour
This Statistics Canada study used data from the Canadian Health Survey on Seniors to estimate the prevalence of loneliness among older Canadians. An estimated 1.1 million older Canadians (19.2%) experienced loneliness, with women having a significantly higher likelihood of being lonely than men. Im
[Evidence Summary] Home-based exercise delivered with digital interventions can prevent falls and improve quality of life
McMaster University
Click HERE to view the full article Home-based exercise delivered with digital interventions can prevent falls and improve quality of lifeSolis-Navarro L, Gismero A, Fernandez-Jane C, et al. Effectiveness of home-based exercise delivered by digital health in older adults: a systematic review and me
[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.
Independent Senior Centres: Connecting and Supporting Older Adults in Metro Vancouver
Laura Kadowaki, Andrea Wadman, Anthony L. Kupferschmidt & Andrew Wister
A new study by SFU researchers finds that while senior centres play a crucial role in promoting aging citizens’ wellbeing they also face challenges in ensuring they are well-positioned to meet the emerging needs of older adults. An analysis of six independent, not for profit senior centres in Metr
[Toolkit] Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression (SOGIE) Safer Places Toolkit
Alberta Health Services
In recent years, Alberta and Canada have made significant shifts towards the celebration and protection of LGBTQ2S+ people and their families. Gender identity and gender expression were added as protected grounds against discrimination in the Alberta Human Rights Act (2015) and Canada’s Human Righ
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