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Canadian Perspectives on the Financial Realities of Ageing in Place

Amaan Fazal

The COVID-19 pandemic has left most Canadians feeling concerned about the financial security and well-being of their families today and in the future. The level of worry is particularly acute for Canadians close to retiring or in early retirement.   A new report released by the National Institute o

CanAge- Dementia Resources

Amaan Fazal

Rates of dementia are increasing rapidly in Canada as our population ages. Unfortunately, just as common are false facts and misunderstandings about dementia–what it is, how to prevent it and how to best care for someone experiencing memory loss and other symptoms. To better educate people on dem

Changing Gears: Making a Plan for Retiring from Driving

Amaan Fazal

Driving plays an important role in accessing the places and people that are important in our daily life. For many, it provides a sense of independence and a feeling of competence. That’s why retiring from driving, whether voluntary or involuntary, can profoundly impact a person’s sense of self a

 Overcoming Digital Divides

Amaan Fazal

From March to June 2021, the Ryerson Leadership Lab, Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, First Nations Technology Council and Simon Fraser University’s Public Square, supported by title sponsor TELUS, co-presented Overcoming Digital Divides, a six-part workshop series that exp

A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Achieve - 2021 Annual Report

Amaan Fazal

For many Canadians living with dementia and those supporting them, the past year has been exceptionally difficult.Footnote2 Prolonged periods of isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to mental health issues and caregiver stress. Social distancing and other public health re

Driving Canada's Leadership in AGETECH: 2020-2021 Annual Report

Amaan Fazal

Driving Canada’s Leadership in AgeTech, highlights recent activities and accomplishments from across the network. Find out how AGE-WELL is accelerating the delivery of technology-based solutions that benefit older adults and caregivers ‒ and generate economic returns for Canadians. In this rep

Estate Planning Module

Amaan Fazal

For some, thinking about the end of life seems unpleasant, and planning for it is unwelcome. But if you plan well, you can leave more to the people or organizations that you care about. More important, if you don't plan, you could leave them with costly problems: You may leave your loved ones wit

Visioning the Future: First Nations, Inuit, & MĂ©tis Population and Public Health

Amaan Fazal

Visioning the Future: First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Population and Public Health is a collaborative report offering a vision for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples’ public health. The commissioned report not only complements the Chief Public Health Officer’s 2021 public health vision

Online Training: Building Dementia-Friendly Communities

Amaan Fazal

The Dementia-Friendly Canada project is pleased to announce the official launch of their course, Building Dementia-Friendly Communities. The Dementia-Friendly Canada project is a partnership between Alzheimer Societies across the country, intended to grow dementia-friendly communities by creatin

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