Resources

Did you know falls are seen as a serious public health issue? It’s not surprising when we consider that falls significantly contribute to deaths resulting from accidental injury (1). While anyone can take a tumble, different populations, such as those living within certain settings or with specific health conditions, face factors that increase their risk of experiencing falls and their potential consequences.

Unfortunately, as we age, we can become targets for financial fraudsters. However, the good news is that you can significantly reduce your risk by being aware and taking a few precautions. This blog post will arm you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and protect your hard-earned money.

In early 2023, the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience released a report entitled Building the Cybersecurity and Resilience of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector: A Vision and Strategy for the Sector.

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where older adults across Alberta can age with dignity, connection, and choice. Recognizing the vital role of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in achieving this vision, HAA has embarked on a journey to embed EDI principles into our structures, strategies, and partnerships.

In today's technological landscape, digital readiness is essential for nonprofit organizations to remain effective, relevant, and impactful.

These gatherings are designed to bring together individuals, groups, communities and organizations that are passionate about engaging communities using a strengths-based approach. It is important for us to have regular spaces for connection and collaboration with people who are interested in or actively practicing ABCD in their community/organization/group.

This initiative aims to boost shingles vaccine uptake across provinces in Canada. The IFA will spotlight the voices of those at-risk of shingles and address barriers like complex referral pathways and limited awareness of shingles' serious health risks, working to improve access and prevention.

Dementia, often misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes, impacts individuals in diverse ways. This report aims to shed light on these variances, exploring how those living with dementia navigate their lives, the support systems they rely on, and their aspirations; to unearth not just the challenges they face but also the opportunities for joy, independence, and dignity in their everyday lives.

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) published the findings of its 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey, the country’s largest ongoing research initiative focused on the perspectives and experiences of Canadians aged 50 and older. Now in its third year, the survey, in partnership with the Environics Ins