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Range of free-to-use ā€˜age-positiveā€™ icons launched to replace stereotypical symbols of ageing

Centre for Ageing Better

The Centre for Ageing Better has released a series of ten age-positive icons, designed to replace the limited and stereotypical selection of icons and symbols commonly used to depict ageing and older people in public life. The new range of icons was developed as part of a competition Ageing Better

Screening for breast cancer reduces death due to breast cancer in women 50 to 69 years of age who have an average risk

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Review Questions In women who have average risk for cancer, what are the benefits and harms of screening for breast cancer in women less than 50 years, between 50 to 69 years, or between 70 to 74 years of age? Background Breast cancer screening involves regular examination of womenā€™s breasts wi

Recording - How To Evaluate an Intergenerational Program (Part 3/3 Series)

CORE Alberta

You can access the recording of the conversationĀ HERE.Ā  The CORE Intergenerational Linkages Community of Practice Group (IG COP)Ā hosted theĀ lastĀ part (How to EvaluateĀ an Intergenerational Program) of their 3 part workshop series on February 23, 2021. You can review information from theĀ first

COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions

Alberta Health Services

Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are effective and safe. Immunization protects your health, as well as the health of your loved ones and the community. Review frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine.Ā  VISIT SITE

COVID-19 vaccine program

Government of Alberta

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.Ā The vaccineĀ helps prevent you from getting infected and protects you from getting severely sick if you do get it. Albertans are being vaccinated as fast as supply allows. This is happening in phases so people most at risk get it first. More gr

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for Albertans

Alberta Health Services

Vaccinating Those 75 Years of Age & Older Starting February 24, 2021, Albertans who were born in 1946 or earlier are able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part ofĀ Phase 1B of the provincial vaccination program. The vaccine will be provided to seniors 75 year of age and older in two doses. Th

Simple ideas to improve the ways we get places during a pandemic

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, Community Foundations of Canada

Learn about community-based approaches that are improving how people get around and that also support positive social and health outcomes and safe physical distancing. In this video,Ā watch inspiring examples from across North America. WATCH VIDEO HERE

Emergency Social Services Funding Grant Recipient List

Government of Alberta

On March 17, 2020, the Alberta government announced additional emergency funding to charities, not-for-profits and civil society organizations to support their COVID-19 response. Funding has been provided to over 430 charities, not-for-profits, food banks and civil society organizations across the

RECORDING - Best Practices for Measuring Social Impact

University of Calgary

Innovate Calgary's seven-part seriesĀ provides an introduction to social innovation and social enterprise while exploring best practices, investment readiness, venture creation, and more to help our growing community of social innovators.Ā Best Practices for Measuring Social ImpactĀ facilitated by L

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