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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024

Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024

To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.

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The power of social prescribing for holistic patient care

Joanna Seymour, Director of Development at Warm Wales, discusses how social prescribing is combatting fuel poverty, improving health, and reducing pressure on GP servicesAccording to data from Public

Addressing Social Isolation in Long Term Care

Social isolation is a critical social determinant of health that can significantly impact an individual's physical and mental well-being

WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern

Loneliness transcends borders and is becoming a global public health concern affecting every facet of health, wellbeing and development. Social isolation knows no age or boundaries.

More Seniors on the Brink of Homelessness Facing Evictions and Unaffordable Rent, Experts Say

Seniors on fixed income struggle relocating to a new place, CanAge says

Climate change in an ageing world

The ageing population is triggering one of the most significant social changes across the world, with almost every country experiencing an increase in the number and proportion of older people. This means that as global temperatures rise, climate related hazards affect an ever-increasing proportion of older people

From Tools to Tech – The Story of Kerby Tech Shed

While most Men Shed’s, including the shed at Greater Forest Lawn, typically focus on woodworking and bicycle repairs, Bob quickly realized that the men at Kerby Centre had a distinct passion for technology.

Knowledge Mobilization Project Aims to Create Dementia-Inclusive Communities

Click HERE to learn moreA team of researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are rolling out a knowledge mobilization (KM) project, which aims to creat

Health care and cost of living dominate top issues for Albertans

New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute sees Albertans offering mixed reviews of another attempt to fix health care in the province by restructuring administration of the portfolio.

CORE Alberta News - November 30, 2023

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