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Forgotten lives: The experiences of trans older adults with dementia
This project, entitled Forgotten lives: The experiences of trans older adults with dementia, is led by two professors in the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa, Marjorie Silverman (cisg
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for national funders to support charities and not-for-profits
Charities and not-for-profits are at the forefront of addressing communities’ needs, especially during the COVID‑19 pandemic. However, many of them are struggling to recover and adapt their servic
How to Repair Long-Term Care in Canada
In the early months of the pandemic, Canadians were shocked by a cascade of deaths in long-term care homes. By mid-2020, 80% of COVID-19 deaths in Canada were in these facilities. That our vulnerabl
How to verify the CRA has contacted you
With the holidays just around the corner, scammers could contact you pretending to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Scammers are trying to trick individuals into making payments, and we’re d
Men's Shed Association of BC Conference - Video Recap and Grant Opportunity
With local, provincial, national, and international participation and presentations, the recent Men's Shed Association of B.C. Conference was an important milestone for celebrating and growing the Men
Neglected No More offers a prescription for improving the lives of aging Canadians
On March 8, 2020, in the early stages of the pandemic, the Globe and Mail published a column by its long-time health reporter André Picard. Picard warned that long-term care homes and other resid
November is Fall Prevention Month
Why we need Fall Prevention Month:
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among Canadian older adults. 20-30% of older adults fall each year [1]
Falls are the leading cau
November is Men's Health Awareness Month
November is Men's Health Awareness Month, a time when the Movember Foundation raises awareness of and support for those tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide. By 2030
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) in Canada
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to help the public learn more about the importance of cyber security. This campaign helps Canadians stay secu
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