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CANADA | Apr 24, 2024
Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: April
Research Spotlight: Generations UnitedThe mission of Generations United is to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people in the USA through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs for the enduring benefit of all. Generations United works with member organizations,
READ MORE[News] Jasper Joins Alberta’s Social Prescribing Initiative for Seniors’ Welfare
Click HERE to read the full articleIn a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for seniors, the Municipality of Jasper’s 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. 8 – 12,
[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] ‘A prescription for fun’: How social prescribing is aiming to connect vulnerable Canadians to their communities
The one-year pilot project is testing an approach known as “social prescribing” to improve the well-being and quality of life for vulnerable children. Imported from Britain, the idea originally sa
[News] Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia
The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementi
[News] 9-8-8 The Groundbreaking NEW three-digit service coming to Canada.
9-8-8The groundbreaking new three-digit service coming to Canada.People across Canada can call and text 9-8-8, a new three-digit service, for help when they need it most. The service offers trauma-in
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