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[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

[Resource] First Nations Health Authority: Mental Health and Cultural Supports

First Nations Health Authority

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[Webinar Recordings] I'm Still Me Dementia webinar video series

Brella Society

I'm Still Me Dementia webinar video series

[Report] Preventing and responding to the mistreatment of older adults: Gaps and challenges exposed during the pandemic

Government of Canada

Preventing and responding to the mistreatment of older adults: Gaps and challenges exposed during the pandemic

[Report] Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada: “What we heard” report

Government of Canada

IntroductionThe 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 ageism as “the stereotypes (how we think), pre

[Resource] Defy Dementia Podcasts

Defy Dementia

Defy Dementia Episode 5: Boost Your Brain One Bite at a Time - DECEMBER 2023 Defy Dementia is back with a new episode! In episode 5, you’ll learn how your diet can impact your brain health. First, hear from Anjali Gupta, a retired dietician who has made several changes to her diet to reduce her d

[Website] Information on non-slip footwear: Rate My Treads

KITE Research Institute

The KITE Research Institute is the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at the University Health Network located in Toronto. KITE is home to WinterLab, which originally opened as part of the IDAPT (Intelligent Design for Adaptation, Participation and Technology) Centre for Rehabili

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