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[Webinar Recording] Physical Activity and Social Prescribing

National Academy for Social Prescribing

When you think of physical activity you might picture running on a treadmill at the gym, going to an exercise class, or the often cited goal of achieving 5 x 30 minutes of moderate exercise every week.In this webinar we will debunk the myths that surround how to get people to exercise more and look

[Podcast] Social Prescription: Stories of community, connection and hope through social prescribing

National Academy for Social Prescribing

Click HERE to listen to the podcastHow social prescribing can helpIn these bitesize podcast episodes, hosted by Dr Radha, we hear from three people who have benefitted from social prescribing.  Many things that affect our health can’t be fixed by a medical prescription. Like loneliness, isolat

[Resource] Key Components of Delivering Effective Social Prescription Activities for Older People as a Volunteer

National Academy for Social Prescribing

Click HERE to learn moreKey lessons from this case studyAnyone can make a difference. Marjorie’s volunteering has helped many people connect with others.Social Prescribers in GP settings being aware of and keeping up to date with resources, activities and groups in the community ensures effectiv

Social Prescribing: Implementation Guide

United Way BC

United Way BC is pleased to share the BC Social Prescribing Implementation Guide. Please click HERE to view, or download below!Social Prescribing in British Columbia: United Way BC’s Vision United Way British Columbia (UWBC) is leading the integration of Social Prescribing within the province, ada

[Report] PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING INTERGENERATIONAL VOLUNTEERISM, June 2024

Robert Morrissey, Chair

Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

[REPORT] Shaping Environments to Shape Us: The Case for Longevity Cities

Milken Institute

This report presents the case for Longevity Cities to tackle the challenges of global population aging

[Report] The Demand for Digital Skills in Canadaʼs Nonprofit Sector

Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience

The state of digital skills required by workers in the nonprofit sector

[Video] When kids, teens and young adults provide dementia care: A real-life story from young caregivers

Alzheimer Society of Canada

In this video, four siblings of different ages speak about being young caregivers for their grandmother living with dementia

[Website] WHO Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities

WHO | UN Decade on Ageing

Click HERE to access the websiteWhat is an age-friendly world?A world in which you would want to grow older.Age-friendly environments foster healthy and active ageing. They enable older people to: age safely in a place that is right for them; be free from poverty; continue to develop personally; and

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