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[Article] 7 In 10 Canadians Aged 65 And Over Feel Confident About Technology Use And 86% Are Online Daily
Environics Research
Read Here: https://environics.ca/news/7-in-10-canadians-aged-65-and-over-feel-confident-about-technology-use-and-86-are-online-daily/A new survey commissioned by AGE-WELL, a federally-funded Network of Centres of Excellence, and conducted by Environics Research, offers a number of fresh insights int
[Webinar Deck] Healthy Digital Habits & Behaviours
HelpAge Canada
This presentation explores healthy and unhealthy digital habits and behaviours including excessive internet use and social media habits. It provides practical tips to lead a health and balanced digital lifestyle. Presented February 2024.
[Webinar Recording] Generations Over Dinner
Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice
Generations Over Dinner
[Research] Working on the Root System of Social Connections in a Community
Cormac Russell
Working on the Root System of Social Connections in a Community
[Report] Enhancing Care for Older Adults in Canada and Down Under: What Canadian and Australian Long-Term Care Systems Can Learn from Each Other
National Institute on Ageing
Enhancing Care for Older Adults in Canada and Down Under: What Canadian and Australian Long-Term Care Systems Can Learn from Each Other
Resources for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Healthy Aging Alberta
Resources for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Evidence on Social Prescribing
National Academy for Social Prescribing
How effective is social prescribing? The National Academy for Social Prescribing has a webpage that contains briefings and visual guides that give a clear overview of existing evidence. They point to the success of social prescribing initiatives. And they identify where we need to do more research.
How to Fix Canada’s Loneliness Epidemic, According to a Public Health Expert
Danielle Groen
This article discusses the growing issue of loneliness in Canada and its detrimental effects on health. It highlights the importance of social connection and the role social prescribing can play in increasing social connections, as well as addressing other social determinants of health. The benefits
[Resource] Navigating the fog: World Delirium Awareness Day sheds light on a hidden challenge
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Click here to learn moreNavigating the fog: World Delirium Awareness Day sheds light on a hidden challengeMar 13, 2024 - McMaster University In a world buzzing with technological advancements and medical breakthroughs, silent battles are still being fought within healthcare facilities' corridors. On
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