What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024
Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the
Category: Prevention & Awareness
National Volunteer Week and Six Benefits of Volunteering
National Volunteer Week is coming up April 14-20. Many organizations say volunteers are the backbone of their operations and we couldn’t agree more! In honour
Aging Immigrants in Canada: Higher Rates of Loneliness, Housing Disparity and More
Perhaps it was COVID-19, or maybe the 2020 UN declaration of The Decade of Healthy Aging, but the world is awakening to the challenges faced
Strategies to Beat AI Voice Cloning Used for Grandparent Scams and More
Grandparent scams are more successful than ever thanks to new technology that uses AI to copy the voices of your loved ones. A sample from
Aging in Place: Planning Future Life Today
Aging in place is gaining popularity with older people staying in their own homes longer rather than moving into care facilities. In most cases, with
10 Festive Winter Holiday Activities
Winter festivities are a cornerstone of many people’s cultures and community connections. In Canada, these may include Hanukkah, Christmas, Tet, Diwali, Winter Solstice and so
Deprescribing for Older People: Do I Still Need this Medication?
Overprescribing, or polypharmacy, is when people take too many medications, at times including drugs that are no longer necessary. Multiple meds may lead to new
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors: A Growing Challenge
A growing number of older Canadians are experiencing social isolation and loneliness. While one doesn’t necessarily accompany the other, these can result in both physical
Extreme Heat Preparedness
Summer heatwaves are soaring higher and lasting longer. Planning and preparing for stretches of extreme heat is essential as higher temperatures can lead to serious
Improve Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Pollution
Wildfire smoke can travel great distances and seriously affect our mental and physical health. Here are some tips and resources to protect yourself by improving
