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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,

[Release] Helping seniors age in their communities

A new seniors lodge review panel will find ways to make the most of existing seniors lodge spaces and help seniors age in their communities.

[News] Jasper Joins Alberta’s Social Prescribing Initiative for Seniors’ Welfare

Click HERE to read the full articleIn a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for seniors, the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Development Department has become part of an ambi

[Call for Submissions] Social Prescribing Conference: Canada's 1st International Social Prescribing Conference

Click HERE to learn more September 26 to 27, 2024 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ontario for an in-person, international social prescribing conference! This conference will increase awareness, demonstrate a

[News] Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start

As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, the Alberta RCMP will once again be partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start from Jan. 8 – 12,

[News] Food prices expected to rise by up to 4.5% next year, but some items will be cheaper

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/food-prices-expected-to-rise-by-up-to-4-5-next-year-but-some-items-will-be-cheaper-report

[Article] Fall-proofing your home – Useful tips for older adults from The National Institute on Ageing

Fall-proofing your home – Useful tips for older adults from The National Institute on AgeingNovember is National Fall Prevention Month and we all have a role to play to better support older Canadian

[News] Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementi

[News] ‘A prescription for fun’: How social prescribing is aiming to connect vulnerable Canadians to their communities

The one-year pilot project is testing an approach known as “social prescribing” to improve the well-being and quality of life for vulnerable children. Imported from Britain, the idea originally sa

Announcement: Falls Prevention Group Closure and Migration

The Healthy Aging CORE Alberta Falls Prevention Group will close down in February 2024This closure is primarily due to reduced capacity to continue to coordinate and champion the Group and a desire to