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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 ā a figure that is projected to rise toĀ 50% of CanadiansĀ in the future. Additionally,Ā 58% of Canadian families include childrenĀ (2021 Census). With an aging population, employees with unpaid
READ MORE[Release] Helping seniors age in their communities
A new seniors lodge review panel will find ways to make the most of existing seniors lodge spaces and help seniors age in their communities.
[Release] Helping seniors age in their communities in Alberta
A new seniors lodge review panel will find ways to make the most of existing seniors lodge spaces and help seniors age in their communities.
[News] Jasper Joins Albertaās Social Prescribing Initiative for Seniorsā Welfare
Click HERE to read the full articleIn a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for seniors, the Municipality of Jasperās Community Development Department has become part of an ambi
[Call for Submissions] Social Prescribing Conference: Canada's 1st International Social Prescribing Conference
Click HERE to learn more September 26 to 27, 2024 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ontario for an in-person, international social prescribing conference! This conference will increase awareness, demonstrate a
[News] Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start
As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start from Jan.Ā 8Ā āĀ 12,Ā
[News] Saskatoon groups working to keep people safe during extreme cold weather
The City of Saskatoon is gearing up to help vulnerable residents during the expected extreme cold snap this week. The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization said it will use the Extreme Cold Weat
[News] Food prices expected to rise by up to 4.5% next year, but some items will be cheaper
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/food-prices-expected-to-rise-by-up-to-4-5-next-year-but-some-items-will-be-cheaper-report
[News] B.C. woman stages rally to highlight plight of seniors living in poverty
A B.C. senior took to the streets of downtown Vernon on Thursday to highlight poverty among older adults. Carole Fawcett says government support for seniors is not enough to get by amid the rapidly-es
[News] āA prescription for funā: How social prescribing is aiming to connect vulnerable Canadians to their communities
The one-year pilot project is testing an approach known as āsocial prescribingā to improve the well-being and quality of life for vulnerable children. Imported from Britain, the idea originally sa
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