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Aging & Thriving In the 21st Century
Institute for Community Prosperity
This is a scan of issues, trends, system dynamics and innovations related to an ageing population in Canada. It is guided principally by the following question: What factors are preventing older Canadians from flourishing, and how might we transform systems to maximize the choice, dignity, mobility,
The 2021 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity
ParticipACTION
This year’s edition examines the impact COVID-19 has had on physical activity levels and highlights how Canada faces a physical inactivity crisis deepened by the pandemic.
Public health restrictions meant that active commutes to work or school (e.g., university, college), going to the gym, partic
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
Get Prepared, Government of Canada
72 Hours: Is Your Family Prepared?
If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.
Learn how quick and easy it is to become better prepared to face a range of
Recorded Webinar: BC Provincial Summit on Aging Preview Keynote: The Frome Project - A Community Approach to Addressing Isolation that Works
United Way British Columbia
As a sneak preview for British Columbia's upcoming Provincial Summit on Aging in April 2022, a series of 60-minute virtual international keynotes and discussions were held virtually. The keynotes focused on programs that were developed in other countries and have inspired and informed some current i
Recorded Webinar: The Men’s Shed Movement Around the World
United Way British Columbia
This webinar was held on November 2nd, 2021.
A Men’s Shed is a community-based group that provides a safe, friendly, inclusive environment to gather and participate in activities. The purpose of a Men’s Shed is to advance health and well-being of members and foster positive engagement within th
VITAL LINKS: Rallying from Isolation, Loneliness & Depression to Connection, Contribution & Joy
Fresh Outlook Foundation
Experts agree that isolation and loneliness are epidemic in Canada and beyond, with rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation rising across all demographics. The resulting impacts on individuals, families, workplaces, and communities are serious and require urgent, innovativ
Report: What We Heard - Findings from HSO's Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care
Health Standards Organization
In the spring of 2021, HSO invited Canadians to complete its Inaugural National Survey on Long-Term Care (LTC) to get a better sense of their views on what an optimal future state of LTC ought to look like in Canada. The following report provides highlights from the 16,093 responses that were receiv
Squamish Men’s Shed: Health by Stealth Video Series
Squamish Men's Shed Society
This video series was produced by The Squamish Men's Shed Society and was created to inform and promote the importance of men's health.
Introducing the Health by Stealth Series Vol. 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFnDaBC_EmA
01 Funeral Planning 101 by Mark McKenzie | Health by Stealt
Report: Collaborative Action on Health and Climate Change, Community Stories
SHIFT Collaborative
While there has been momentum building to take action on health and climate change in BC and elsewhere in Canada, we consistently hear that communities, practitioners, researchers and the health sector are seeking real examples of action. There is a need to share stories and lessons learned from c
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