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[Resource] Non-drug strategies to reduce frailty
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Click HERE to access this resource Non-drug strategies to reduce frailtyDec 20, 2023 - McMaster University -The Bottom LineFrailty can lead to a host of health conditions and injuries, and impact quality of life.Non-drug options, such as physical activity, multicomponent strategies, and nutrition-re
[Resource] Mental Health Resource for Seniors: Cooking Up Calm
Dr. Gail Low, Faculty of Nursing - University of Alberta
It contains tips based on the six most effective mentally healthy living strategies to emerge from a research study conducted during COVID-19 when social distancing restrictions were lifting. It also contains some easy-to-follow meal recipes.
[Report] Seniors Connected Outreach
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council
Seniors Coordinated Outreach was a collaboration of 26 organizations to redesign how outreach services are delivered across Edmonton
Social Prescribing Initiatives in Alberta Primary Care Networks
MPH Student Group
The purpose of this environmental scan was to determine the scope of socia lprescribing practices in Alberta Primary Care Networks (PCN) by examining current social prescribing initiatives and programs employed within PCN clinics. Specifically, this environmental scan sought to better understand the
RECORDING & RESOURCES: December 2023 Partners' Meeting
Connecting People & Community for Living Well
You can access the recording HERE or view it below. The Connecting People and Community for Living Well Group hosted their December 2023 Partners' Meeting. It featured a presentation from Caregivers Alberta.ResourcesThe following resources were shared during the meeting:Team CarePal Working Paper: H
‘Sheds for Life’: Delivering a Gender-Transformative Approach to Health Promotion in Men’s Sheds
Aisling McGrath, Niamh Murphy, and Noel Richardson
Research has highlighted the importance of gendered approaches to engage men with health. Sheds for Life (SFL) is a health and wellbeing initiative that utilizes evidence-based and gender-specific approaches to engage hard to reach men with health promotion directly in the Men’s Sheds (Sheds) sett
Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation Patient & Caregiver Resources
Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
Click HERE to learn moreThe Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation has created printable PDF stroke related resources Patient & Caregiver ResourcesAcute Stroke Management infographicView PDFInfographic Secondary PreventionView PDFEnabling self-management following stroke: A checklist for patient
Diabetes Canada Virtual Learning
Diabetes Canada
Click HERE to learn moreDiabetes Deep Dives - Looking for in-depth information on diabetes management? Look no further than Diabetes Deep Dives, our video series that goes beyond the surface to explore the burning questions you have about diabetes. Our engaging experts, who have knowledge or lived e
Arthritis Society Canada Support & Education
Arthritis Society Canada
Click HERE to learn moreOn this website you will find detailed information to help support you in your journey with arthritis, including how to find a doctor, accessing medications, learning to advocate, finding care and our Helpline. There are online courses on mental health, fatigue, chronic pain
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