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Barriers and motivators of physical activity participation in middle-aged and older adults—A systematic review

Karl Spiteri, David Broom, Amira Hassan Bekhet, John Xerri De Caro, Bob Laventure, Kate Grafton, Sheffield Hallam University

Abstract Identifying the difference in barriers and motivators between middle-age and older adults could contribute toward the development of age-specific health promotion interventions. The aim of this review was to synthesize the literature on barriers and motivators for physical activity in mi

211 Alberta Final Report

211 Alberta and the Seniors Informaiton Phone Line

211 and the Seniors Information Phone Line have released figures from 2020 in the latest annual report. It was a busy year, as the service became an important source of information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights include:  LEARN MORE

ONE BIG EXPERIMENT Chronicling a Nonprofit Merger in Action

Institute for Community Prosperity

Nonprofit human service organization mergers are relatively uncommon, and nonprofit mergers are particularly rare in Alberta - there appear to be scarcely more than one or two mergers of human service organizations in the province per decade. This interim report captures early stage insights from a

Merging for Good: A Case-Based Framework for Supporting Effective Nonprofit Amalgamations

Institute for Community Prosperity

This is a framework for nonprofit organizations that may be considering embarking on a merger, or a similar form of amalgamation or consolidation. It is also for funders - government, foundations, corporate or individual donors - and other sector ‘capacity builders’ interested in supporting or a

Not More, Better: Reframing the Problematic Dynamics of Government Funding

Nonprofit Quarterly Newsletter

This article discusses the dysfunctional nature of non-profit funding. In response, nonprofits have, for decades now, focused their advocacy on arguing for more money on the basis that current funding levels do not cover their “true costs,” defined as covering the costs to deliver the service

Tax Filing Dates & Resources Everyone Should Know

Momentum

Check out Momentum's Blog to find out what tax filing resources they want everyone to know! Momentum outlines key dates for tax year 2020, and answers the commonly asked question "Should you file your own, or get help from a tax clinic?".  They also provide a list of volunteer tax clinics and wher

19 To Zero: United Against COVID-19

19 To Zero

19 To Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination. 19 To Zero have shared tools and resources to: Ge

19 To Zero: United Against COVID-19

19 To Zero

19 To Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination. 19 To Zero have shared tools and resources to: Ge

Immunize Canada: COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A

Immunize Canada

Immunization is a safe and effective way of preventing illness caused by infectious diseases. Immunize Canada drafted answers to common questions about COVID-19 immunization. LEARN MORE

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