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[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

[Resource] Winter Storms: Before, During & After

Canadian Red Cross

Click HERE to access the full resource Across Canada, winter storms or extreme cold can occur suddenly and last for multiple days. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to follow these steps:Have your emergency kit ready. Be prepared for power outages.Carbon monoxide kills: NEVER use

[Report] Canada's Food Price Report 2024

Dalhousie University

Food affordability remains a top concern for Canadians. Canada’s Food Price Report 2024 forecasts that overall food prices will increase by 2.5% to 4.5%.

[Resource] Mental Health Resource for Seniors: Cooking Up Calm

Dr. Gail Low, Faculty of Nursing - University of Alberta

It contains tips based on the six most effective mentally healthy living strategies to emerge from a research study conducted during COVID-19 when social distancing restrictions were lifting. It also contains some easy-to-follow meal recipes.

[Resource] Non-drug strategies to reduce frailty

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Click HERE to access this resource Non-drug strategies to reduce frailtyDec 20, 2023 - McMaster University -The Bottom LineFrailty can lead to a host of health conditions and injuries, and impact quality of life.Non-drug options, such as physical activity, multicomponent strategies, and nutrition-re

[Resource] Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada: The Landmark Study Report #1

Alzheimer Society

The Landmark Study Report 1: Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada (PDF) Download the PDF of the first report of the Landmark Study: Navigating the Path Forward for Dementia in Canada.

[Resource] 2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

Alzheimer Association

Click HERE to read the full PDF2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview. Additional sections addr

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