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Dementia is a general term for a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is most commonly caused by toxic proteins or blood vessel damage in the brain, or a mix of those causes. The symptoms and signs of dementia can vary based on the cause and the area of the brain affected.

This playbook is a practical resource designed to inspire and guide action in advancing social and nature prescribing for improved health and environmental outcomes. It offers readers a clear roadmap to integrate equity-focus, patient-centred approaches, raise awareness of healthcare providers' roles, and promote the critical contributions of link workers.

special presenters from the Alberta Social Prescribing Program talk to us about how Social Prescribing to Intergenerational initiatives benefits Older Adults

The 2024 Provincial Summit on Aging, held on November 6 & 7, 2024, brought together over 400 in-person and 60 remote attendees from the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) sector to discuss the current state and future of aging in BC. The 2024 Provincial Summit on Aging Summary Report pr

The journey continues. The Loss has happened. Going through anticipatory grief, does not lessen the grief you will experience after the person has passed. It is necessary to take time to grieve. Some people will push it down and not talk about it. Grief is inside pain and mourning is the expressi

key outcomes from Year 2 of Healthy Aging Alberta’s social prescribing programs

A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada contains actionable public policy solutions to address the biggest challenges faced by caregivers, care recipients and care providers across Canada.

Ageism is a real problem everywhere, including in healthcare. It isn’t just wrong; it has impacts on our health, lifespan and economy. That’s why, in partnership with the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Changing the Narrative created" Antidotes for Ageism: A brief guide to creating inclusive care in an ageist society. (Running time: approximately 16 minutes)

What age do you consider to be old? We posed that question to millennials in this social experiment and asked them to show us what “old” looks like. Then we introduced them to some real “old” people.