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CANADA | Nov 21, 2024
The Social State of Giving
New patterns in the ways supporters of different generations choose to give, share, and interact with causes they care about
READ MOREHelping Albertans recover from June flooding
Up to $68 million is available in disaster recovery funding to help Edson, Whitecourt, Yellowhead County and Woodlands County recover from June flooding.
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.
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