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New Tool: Nutrition Check-up for Older Adults Now Available

Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is excited to announce the launch of the Nutrition Check-up for Older Adults, a quick and easy online screening tool designed to support the health and independence of older Albertans.

[Webinar] Trauma-Informed Storytelling 101

Maria Bryan

Nonprofit storytelling has the power to move people to action, deepen trust, and drive your mission forward. But too often, traditional storytelling methods unintentionally cause harm. They can reduce people to their pain, sideline consent, or reinforce harmful narratives.

[Article] Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health

BBC

In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy.

[One-pager] National vaccine recommendations for older adults (65+)

National Institute on Ageing (NIA)

Respiratory infections remain among the leading causes of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and death in later life. In 2023 alone, more than 13,000 older Canadians lost their lives to COVID-19, influenza and pneumonia. The greatest tragedy is that many of these severe outcomes are prev

[Webinar Recording] The Role of the CBSS Sector in Addressing Older Women’s Economic Prosperity and Security

HelpAge Canada

HelpAge Canada has launched a new research, engagement, and outreach initiative focused on strengthening the economic prosperity and security of older women. With November marking Financial Literacy Month, this recorded webinar explores the lifelong economic disparities many older women, particularl

[Caregiver Support Program] Respite for ALL

SE Health

Through this pilot program, caregivers who work at least 30 hours per week and provide unpaid care to a loved one can access 10 hours of free home-based respite support. In addition, Greenshield is offering 5 hours of free, confidential virtual counselling and a one-year complimentary subscription to Digital Cognitive Behavior Therapy.

[Infographic] DO I REALLY NEED AN ANTIBIOTIC?

Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network

Antibiotics are medications that kill bacteria. When antibiotics are used too much or incorrectly, bacteria become resistant to them.

[Guide] CORE User FAQs

Healthy Aging CORE Alberta

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[Guide] Groups on CORE for Users

Healthy Aging CORE Alberta

A user guide for making the most of groups on CORE.

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