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[Article] Using Public Funds To Manage Your Own Home Care In BC

Gravitii Technologies | Dr. Kevin Wade

Among the myriad options for British Columbians looking for home care, one lesser-known option is the ability to apply for government funding for private home care under the Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) program.

[Article] Cost Of BC Public Home Supports

Gravitii Technologies | Dr. Kevin Wade

Dr. Kevin Wade discusses the real cost of public home supports in BC

[Article] Keeping seniors safe shouldn't lead to isolation and loss of autonomy

Gravitii Technologies | Dr. Kevin Wade

Dr. Kevin Wade talks about the issues of "safetyism" with regards to older adults

[Resource] The Prejudice Map

Dr. Eric Hehman and Project Implicit

The Prejudice Map has been compiled to show areas of implicit and explicit bias across North America in a variety of key fields.

[Research] Evidence-informed policy brief – Utilizing the determinants of healthy aging to guide the choice of social prescriptions for older adults

HPCDP Journal

Adopting tools such as the Healthy Aging Asset Index can bring cohesiveness to the support that older adults receive across the care continuum and has the potential to shift the balance of care away from the health system and towards the community, thus improving the capacity of health systems and government to meet the needs of Canada’s older adults.

[Resource] Current research tips on aging well

Active Aging Network

Active Aging Canada, dedicated to building physical literacy among Canadian older adults.

[Article] The Importance Of Self-Care For Family Caregivers

Gravitii Technologies | Jeff Goreski

Whether we’re caring for an elderly spouse, parent, or grandparent, caring for ourselves is key to sustaining our caregiving duties.

[Article] Why Senior Men Need Care and Support

Gravitii Technologies | Jeff Goreski

June is Men's Health Month in Canada and it’s important to raise awareness of health issues that men face as they age.

[Article] Home Support Opportunities In BC

Gravitii Technologies | Dr. Kevin Wade

Community care – and especially care of the elderly – is a frequently neglected area of medicine.

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