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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

Mental health support: Get help

The Government of Canada

The Government of Canada has launched a campaign this winter to raise awareness that free, credible resources are available 24/7 to help support mental health. One in three Canadians indicated their mental health got worse during the pandemic. Free resources are available at Canada.ca/mental-health,

Navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in British Columbia

Dying with Dignity Canada

Dr. Osmaan Sheikh, a MAID provider in British Columbia, explains the process of navigating a request for medical assistance in dying in the province — including the written request, the witnessing, the assessments, and the provision.Subscribe to Dying with Dignity Canada email list here . WEBSITE:

Humanity Financial's Grant Scan Funding Info Resource

Humanity Financial Management Inc.

Having financial options makes the difference. Humanity Financial Management Inc. helps with knowledge.They develop videos and resources for training directors, board members and bookkeepers, and they provide tools for effective financial management.There is a wealth of free content for you to enjoy

International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC-C)

United Way BC

The International Longevity Centre- Canada (ILC-C) is a Toronto-based non-profit think tank created in 2015 and located in Ottawa, Ontario. Their mission is to provide policy makers, governments, industry, academic institutions and other stakeholders with valuable resources on matters pertaining to

Caregivers Out Loud Podcast Episode 16 - The Dementia Journey: A Caregiver's Toolkit

Family Caregivers BC

In this episode of Caregivers Out Loud! Bill Israel speaks with Amelia Gillies, a Support and Education Coordinator with the Alzheimer's Society of BC about caring for someone living with dementia. The experience of living and caring for someone with dementia is not always a universal experience

Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2022 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey

Natalie Iciaszczyk, Dr. Keith Neuman and Dr. Samir Sinha

In less than 10 years, one-quarter of Canada’s population will be aged 65 years and older. Adequately understanding the circumstances and evolving needs of this aging population requires collecting regular and reliable data from older Canadians themselves. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and

The Future of Aging in Canada Virtual Symposium: What We Heard

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors

Executive SummaryOn June 8th, 2021, the Federal / Provincial / Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a Virtual Stakeholder Symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, AGE-WELL NCE, the Canadian Association of Gerontology, the Can

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