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How to Fix Canada’s Loneliness Epidemic, According to a Public Health Expert

Danielle Groen

This article discusses the growing issue of loneliness in Canada and its detrimental effects on health. It highlights the importance of social connection and the role social prescribing can play in increasing social connections, as well as addressing other social determinants of health. The benefits

[Resource] Navigating the fog: World Delirium Awareness Day sheds light on a hidden challenge

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Click here to learn moreNavigating the fog: World Delirium Awareness Day sheds light on a hidden challengeMar 13, 2024 - McMaster University In a world buzzing with technological advancements and medical breakthroughs, silent battles are still being fought within healthcare facilities' corridors. On

[Video] Men's Sheds: Changing Lives for the Better

UK Mens Sheds Association

Men’s Sheds Cymru, Pontypridd Mens Shed, Helpu and UK Men's Sheds Association collaborate to celebrate and champion Social Prescribing Day, March 14th.  Social Prescribing Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the transformative potential of social prescribing in healthcare. This inno

[Webinar Recording] How Do You Measure Belonging?

United Way British Columbia

We all know that isolation leads to significant health impacts. That’s why as a seniors’ serving organizations you likely work very hard to create welcoming and inclusive environments in all that you and your team do. But how do you know what is working and what needs course correcting? Or wheth

[Webinar Recording] New CCSMH Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

CCSHM/Healthy Aging CORE

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSHM) will be launching the first-ever Canadian clinical guidelines for health care and social service professionals to support them in their vital professional roles working with older patients and clients. Dr. David Conn, Co-Chair of CCSMH alon

Building Age-Friendly Communities: Creating an Age-Friendly Business in Alberta

GoA

BUILDING AN AGE-FRIENDLY ALBERTA Alberta, along with most developed nations, has an aging population. By 2035, Alberta is projected to have a population of over one million seniors. By 2051, one in five Albertans will be a senior1 . This will have consequences for all sectors of society and for ever

[Resource] Intergenerational Program Guidelines

Rachelle Patille

Some resources from BC about creating Intergenerational ProgrammingDownload the PDF's below

[Resource] Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults

CCSMH

Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older AdultsThe Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) received a grant from the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) of Health Canada to create a set of four guidelines on the prevention, assessment, and management of substanc

[Toolkit] Cannabis and Older Adults Toolkit

CCSMH

Click HERE to access the toolkit

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