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CANADA | Nov 15, 2024

[Article] Building Connections: The Friendly Calls Experience

In times of crisis, the kindness and support of others can make a world of difference. The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls Program isn’t just about making phone calls – it’s about building meaningful connections. Friendly Calls is a Canadian Red Cross Program that offers emotional support,

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[Impact Story] Lee Valley Men's Shed

With nearly 100 chapters located across Canada, Men’s Shed provides members with a safe space to work on projects while building meaningful relationships with other likeminded men in their community

[News] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology

Ideas of later life being a time of dependency and frailty are encoded in tech, says researcher

[Alberta] Alberta Blue Cross sponsoring Finding Balance campaign to bring awareness to the risk of falls

Alberta Blue Cross has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre for the annual Finding Balance campaign

[News] CUPS Calgary Society and The Alex Community Health Centre will receive $6.6 million and $11.6 million, respectively, over the next two years to expand their services.

CUPS Calgary Society and The Alex Community Health Centre will receive $6.6 million and $11.6 million, respectively, over the next two years to expand their services.

[News] Food Banks Canada Releases Hunger Count 2024

Food Bank Use in Canada - Buckling Under the Strain

[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Understanding the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers

[News] World's First Social Connection Guidelines Introduced

Individual and community guidelines for social connection introduced Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: October 2024

Research Spotlight: UBC Men's Health Research ProgramThe UBC Men's Health Research Program focuses on masculinities as it influences men’s health behaviours and illness management, and its impact on

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