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Article: Virtual Rehabilitation Program for Seniors With Frailty Shows Promise, According to Hamilton-Led Research
Fram Dinshaw, McMaster University
Virtually delivered rehabilitation for seniors living with frailty is a feasible way for delivering care, shows new research led by researchers from the Geras Centre for Aging Research, a research centre of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences.
Survey: Building Brains Together 60+ Play
University of Lethbridge
Research demonstrates that there is a correlation between a decline in performance on tasks measuring executive function skills and increased age. This decline in executive function seems to be associated with normal age-related changes in specific regions of the brain, particularly the frontal lobe
Learning From Practice: Promoting Wellbeing and Health Equity Among Older Adults
National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)
As life expectancy and the proportion of older adults in the population are increasing, so too is the need for attention on the root causes of wellbeing and health inequities experienced by older people across Canada.The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH), Health Promo
Report: Registered Retirement Income Funds and Minimum Withdrawal Requirements – Report to Parliament
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is pleased to table this report, which responds to the Private Member’s Motion M-45, introduced by the Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, LPC), and passed in the House of Commons on June 15, 2022, stating that: a) the House recognizes that: i. seniors deserve a dignified
Article: Exploring the Poststroke Experiences and Needs of South Asian Communities Living in High-Income Countries - Findings from a Scoping Review
Kokorelias et al. (Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)
Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of stroke among South Asian communities in high-income countries, a comprehensive understanding of their unique experiences and needs after stroke is lacking. This study aimed to synthesize the literature examining the experiences and needs of South Asian commun
Report: Living Longer, Better - Understanding Longevity Literacy
World Economic Forum
As people live longer than at any other point in history, it is essential for business, government, and individuals to rethink their approach to planning for later life.Using the concept of longevity literacy, stakeholders can focus on three pillars – quality of life, purpose, and financial resili
Podcast: Responsible Disruption - From Ideas to Impact
The Social Impact Lab
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the world of evaluation and innovation with two esteemed guests, James Stauch, Executive Director for the Institute for Community Prosperity at Mount Royal University and Bethany White, Evaluation Manager from United Way of Calgary and Area. In
Article: Unpaid Family Caregiving—The Next Frontier of Gender Equity in a Postpandemic Future
Nathan M. Stall; Nirav R. Shah; Devika Bhushan, JAMA Network
Every day millions of Americans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend. The COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis of care, with millions of people now more reliant on unpaid caregiving and 40% of caregivers increasing the number of hours of care they provide. The burden of unpaid care need
Literature Review: Decolonizing Research Ethics Using Indigenous Knowledges
Homeless Hub
Research involving Indigenous Peoples often results in little or no benefit to the communities involved and, in many instances, is still causing harm. To ensure such research is safe and beneficial to the communities involved, current research practices need to undergo fundamental changes.To that en
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