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Independent Senior Centres: Connecting and Supporting Older Adults in Metro Vancouver
Laura Kadowaki, Andrea Wadman, Anthony L. Kupferschmidt & Andrew Wister
A new study by SFU researchers finds that while senior centres play a crucial role in promoting aging citizens’ wellbeing they also face challenges in ensuring they are well-positioned to meet the emerging needs of older adults. An analysis of six independent, not for profit senior centres in Metr
[Report] Ableism in Canadian Workplaces: Research
Western University | Canadian Labour Congress
Click HERE to access the reportHarassment and violence at work remain a major social problem in Canada.The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University, together with researchers at the University of Toronto and the Canadian Labour Congress launc
[Toolkit] Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression (SOGIE) Safer Places Toolkit
Alberta Health Services
In recent years, Alberta and Canada have made significant shifts towards the celebration and protection of LGBTQ2S+ people and their families. Gender identity and gender expression were added as protected grounds against discrimination in the Alberta Human Rights Act (2015) and Canada’s Human Righ
[Research Paper] Intergenerational Programs: A Review of the Empirical Literature
Rachelle Patille & Habib Chaudhury
The objective of this paper is to provide a review of the empirical literature that relates to intergenerational programming, particularly focusing on the Canadian context. The specific purpose of the review is to identify types of programs, activities, and participants as well as outcomes for the p
[Evidence Summary] Preventing falls among older adults through physical activity: A guidance document for practitioners
LOOP
The purpose of this guidance document is to assist practitioners with the planning and implementation of structured physical activity programs for older adults. The document reviews evidence on the need for older adults to remain physically active and describes the health risks associated with physi
Older Men at the Margins: Guidance for practitioners and services providing groups for older men
Age UK, Older Men at the Margins Project
In collaboration with Age UK, the Older Men at the Margins project identified ways of alleviating loneliness and reducing isolation for older men (65+ years of age) across hard-to-reach and seldom-heard groups. This included older men who are single or living alone in urban and rural areas; older ga
Enhancing Eviction Prevention Supports for Older Adults in Social Housing
Christine Sheppard, Seong-gee Um
Evictions are a key source of housing instability for low-income older renters. This community is particularly vulnerable to evictions due to a complex interplay of financial, social, and health factors that place housing at-risk. While research suggests social housing may offer some protection agai
Guide outlines 10 Ways Local Government Can Propel Positive Social Change
Tamarack Institute
The Tamarack Institute is offering a guide titled 10 Ways Local Government Can Propel Positive Social Change. As communities face increasingly complex social challenges, local governments face a call to action. The guide outlines how to lead and work better together with others as communities pivo
De Hogeweyk and a Normal Life with Dementia with Jannette Spiering
SilVR Adventures
This interview highlights the work of Jannette Spiering from Be Advice and also De Hogeweyk in the Netherlands. Even if you don’t recognise the names you may know the story, it’s been described as “the dementia village” a name Jannette and the team strongly dislike, but it’s received a lot
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