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CANADA | Oct 01, 2025

[News] Five fall activities for older adults to boost well-being

Fall activities are not just seasonal fun, they can also support healthy aging in fall by boosting physical health, mental sharpness, and emotional well-being.

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Senior Living: Organization gives men a place to talk, find support

The whine of a mitre saw and the sharp aroma of a wood preservative are clues that something is happening in Punch Jackson’s spacious Edmonton garage. But that something is more than the creation

Shifting the conversation: How the sector is using narrative change to advance social change

Changing the way people think about an issue is a precondition to mobilizing action on it. But which organizations have institutionalized narrative change practices as a strategic priority, and how is

Shifting the conversation: How the sector is using narrative change to advance social change

Changing the way people think about an issue is a precondition to mobilizing action on it. But which organizations have institutionalized narrative change practices as a strategic priority, and how is

Social Prescribing: A holistic approach to improving the health and well-being of Canadians

Social prescribing is a means of connecting people to a range of community services and activities to improve their health and well-being.¹ These services vary based on each person’s needs and inte

Statistics Canada: Charitable donors, 2020

Total donation amounts reported by tax filers increased to close to $10.6 billion (+2.7%) in 2020, while the total number of donors decreased (-0.6%), continuing the decline that started in 2011. T

The Feast House

Indigenous peoples practicing our laws and teachings, in right relations, and demonstrating generosity are powerful acts that demonstrate sovereignty and will benefit our children and their children.

Why Trauma-Informed Workplaces are Necessary to Support Non-Profit Staff and Volunteers

I usually feel the tension in my shoulders first, weighing me down, then the pain makes its way down my back, running down my legs, and the nausea sets in. I start to feel paralyzed – frozen – una

2022 Call for CAGP/CCSMH Awards

Award Overview: CAGP/CCSMH SENIORS’ MENTAL HEALTH OUTSTANDING CARE & INTEGRATIVE PRACTICE AWARD In recognition of an individual, team, service or program leading outstanding seniors’ mental

Back-to-School with Canada HomeShare: Intergenerational Living Embraced by Students and Older Adults

This year, back-to-school for many post-secondary students and older adults across Canada looks different. Canada HomeShare, an intergenerational housing program that addresses social isolation by bri

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