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CANADA | May 13, 2024
[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.
READ MORE[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
[News] Join the Movement: Sign our 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights' petition!
On December 10th, Human Rights Day, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) launched a petition - 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights.' We are on a mission to rally support around the
[News] Canadian Dental Care Plan for Seniors
Seniors over 87 can apply to join federal dental plan starting next weekOTTAWA - The federal government unveiled some details Monday of a long-awaited plan to help uninsured Canadians afford dental ca
[Report] Housing Solutions Lab
The Housing Solutions Lab released their report from their recent open house engagement. The project focuses on creating a roadmap for solutions for older adults who are interested in housing option
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