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CANADA | Apr 16, 2024

[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else

Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of Canadian families include children (2021 Census). With an aging population, employees with unpaid

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[News] The Government of Canada and the City of Saint John invest in active transportation infrastructure

The Government of Canada and the City of Saint John invest in active transportation infrastructureOn behalf of the Government of CanadaToday, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay

[News] Expanded Community-Based Transportation Services for Lunenburg County

More residents in Lunenburg County will be able to access community-based transportation services thanks to new provincial funding.The Province is investing more than $290,000 to help Lunenburg County

[News] Montrealers 65 and up can ride public transit for free starting in July

Montreal residents 65 and up will soon be getting a huge discount on public transportation fares — it'll be free starting in July."Seniors have helped build Montreal. Their contribution is still imm

[Article] Seniors need trauma-informed services in long-term care homes

Canada needs trauma-informed aged care, training and strategies in long-term care homes across the country that take into account recent and past traumatic experiences of seniors.Trauma is a heavy wor

[Article] Finding joy at age 100: Talking to centenarians about living their best life at any age

Aging is seen as a period of loss, and there are unhelpful myths about older adults. Myths lead to treatable conditions being considered normal parts of aging, including cognitive decline, dementia,

[News] Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA)

Canadian Coalition Against AgeismThe Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) is a nation-wide social change movement to combat ageism against older people while protecting and strengthening their h

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight - June 2023

Research Spotlight: Canadian Rental Housing IndexBC Non-Profit Housing Association is the provincial umbrella organization for the non-profit housing sector in BC. BC Non-Profit Housing Association r

[Article] Cultivating Healthy Relationships

Cultivating Healthy Relationships By Kimberly Brathwaite, Communications and Awareness Manager Cultivating healthy relationships is a key factor in your mental health and wellness journey. These rel

[News] Canada Opens New Economic Immigration Streams for Skilled Refugees and Other Displaced People

Canada opens new economic immigration streams for skilled refugees and other displaced peopleFrom: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaNews releaseJune 12, 2023—Ottawa—Refugees and other

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