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[Resource] Social Prescribing Asset Maps

Healthy Aging Alberta

Healthy Aging Alberta's Phase 2 Social Prescribing for Older Adults program implementation involved community asset mapping workshops to uncover programs, services and resources that Link Workers could connect older adults to. We are sharing the asset maps developed for: Jasper, Whitecourt, Red Deer

[Report] Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada: “What we heard” report

Laura Kadowaki, Barbara McMillan, Kahir Lalji

Click HERE to read the full reportPDF DOWNLOADIntroductionThe Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors (Seniors Forum) has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. The World Health Organization defines ag

[Article] 7 Ways to Support a Person With Dementia in Cold Weather

Alzheimer's UK -Samantha Shillabeer

Click HERE to read the full articleWinter can be a particularly difficult time for somebody living with dementia. The bad weather and colder temperatures can bring specific challenges, and can sometimes make symptoms temporarily worse. What’s more, people with dementia aren’t always able to com

[Resource] Printable Tip Sheet: Winter Safety Tips For Older Adults

HealthinAging

Click HERE to view the full resource or download belowWhen the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared. Here are a few

[Resource] Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults

National Institute on Aging

Click HERE to access the full resourceCold Weather Safety for Older AdultsMedical conditions and cold weatherWhat is hypothermia?Preventing unsafe exposure to cold outdoorsStaying warm indoorsOlder adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make i

[Resource] First Nations Health Authority: Mental Health and Cultural Supports

First Nations Health Authority

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[Webinar Recordings] I'm Still Me Dementia webinar video series

Brella Society

I'm Still Me Dementia webinar video series

[Report] AGE-WELL annual report

AGEWELL

AGE-WELL is seizing the opportunity that technology offers to benefit older adults and caregivers. The 2022-2023 AGE-WELL annual report, Focus on Healthy Aging, highlights recent activities and accomplishments from across the network.

[Report] Preventing and responding to the mistreatment of older adults: Gaps and challenges exposed during the pandemic

Government of Canada

Preventing and responding to the mistreatment of older adults: Gaps and challenges exposed during the pandemic

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