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CANADA | Nov 14, 2024
[News] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology
Ideas of later life being a time of dependency and frailty are encoded in tech, says researcher
READ MORE[Article] It’s time to move forward!
Click HERE to learn moreAsk Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is necessary in Canada, she will rhyme off a handful of reasons right off the top of her head
[Article] Accessibility is the Key to Unlocking Age-Friendly Communities
Most people are unaware of the need for accessibility until it touches them personally. In Canada, where 1 in 4 individuals have a disability and 47% of adults have a relationship with someone who doe
Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: May 2024
Research Spotlight: CanAssistCanAssist is an organization of the University of Victoria that is dedicated to helping people with disabilities improve their quality of life and to increasing awareness
[News] When nonprofit staff are paid so low they qualify for their org’s services
A while ago, at the request of some colleagues, I talked about “Nonprofit Math” and created a little video that went viral. One of the examples I brought up was “paying your staff so little tha
[News] Social prescribing: giving a name to whole-person care
Dr. Dominik Nowak outlines how the Centre for Effective Practice and other resources can help clinicians connect patients to non-clinical services and programs.
[News] More than half of Alberta non-profits can’t find skilled staff: report
Employees at 28 per cent of Canadian non-profits work additional hours, taking on work previously done by volunteers
[News] Why you should stop complimenting people for being 'resilient'
This comic about resilience is written and illustrated by Connie Hanzhang Jin, is inspired by a Life Kit episode featuring Lourdes Dolores Follins and hosted by TK Dutes.
[Article] How Non-Profits Can Save Money on Marketing
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[News] 1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan
1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care PlanFrom:Â Health CanadaNews releaseMay 1, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of CanadaStarting today, the first one million s
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