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[Resource] Get prepared for winter weather and storms
PreparedBC
Click HERE to learn moreSevere weather like snow, hail, blizzards, high winds or heavy rain can happen without warning and can affect your safety in different ways. Extreme cold can be hazardous, and the risk increases the more time you spend outdoors.
[Resource] Safety Tips For Snow Shoveling
CCOHS
Click HERE to learn moreAs Canadians, we've been digging with that same snow shovel just as we do every year. But have we ever really given this chore much thought? Whether you're shovelling at work or at home, there are some things you should consider.
[Resource] Vancouver Coastal Health: Extreme Cold Guide
VCH
Click HERE to learn moreIn extreme cold, there are increased risks of hypothermia, frostbite, slips, falls, carbon monoxide poisoning and potentially death. Winter weather can affect everyone's health, so make sure you're ready and do what you need to keep yourself, your family, and your community s
[Resource] Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather
HealthLink BC
Click HERE to learn moreGet StartedYou can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. Try these tips to have fun and stay safe.Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk.Rake leaves or do other yard work.Try a new winter activity like skating, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing.Shovel
[Webinar Recording] Aging in Uncertainty: The Growing Housing Crisis for BC Seniors
United Way British Columbia
This webinar, presented by United Way BC’s Seniors Housing Working Group, will provide an overview of the findings of the recently released report Aging in Uncertainty: The Growing Housing Crisis for BC Seniors. The report was developed in response to frontline CBSS organizations who were alarmed
[Report] Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada: “What we heard” report
Laura Kadowaki, Barbara McMillan, Kahir Lalji
Click HERE to read the full reportPDF DOWNLOADIntroductionThe Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors (Seniors Forum) has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. The World Health Organization defines ag
[Article] 7 Ways to Support a Person With Dementia in Cold Weather
Alzheimer's UK -Samantha Shillabeer
Click HERE to read the full articleWinter can be a particularly difficult time for somebody living with dementia. The bad weather and colder temperatures can bring specific challenges, and can sometimes make symptoms temporarily worse. What’s more, people with dementia aren’t always able to com
[Resource] Printable Tip Sheet: Winter Safety Tips For Older Adults
HealthinAging
Click HERE to view the full resource or download belowWhen the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared. Here are a few
[Resource] Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
National Institute on Aging
Click HERE to access the full resourceCold Weather Safety for Older AdultsMedical conditions and cold weatherWhat is hypothermia?Preventing unsafe exposure to cold outdoorsStaying warm indoorsOlder adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make i
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