Elder Law Townhall Series: Empowering Older Adults through Knowledge
Starting this fall, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) will be presenting a 7 part webinar series on Zoom. Each episode will include a presentation by a staff lawyer followed by a question & answer session. Seniors can submit questions to be answered live, and each session will be presented in English & offered in […]
Canadian Patient Safety Week
October 25-29th is Canadian Patient Safety Week. Who helps prevent falls and knows their loved one’s daily routine? Essential Care Partners. They’re more than a visitor. Essential Care Partners are vital members of the care team who provide consistent support to a loved one throughout their care journey – improving patient safety, experience of care […]
Planning for Retirement on a Low Income
On Thursday Nov 4th at 6:00 PM, this free session from Toronto Public Library will walk you through special considerations when planning your retirement on a tight budget. Topics covered include: The importance of the GIS and how to minimize the amount of claw backs from other sources of taxable income OAS and GIS eligibility […]
Stand up for rights of older persons
On Oct 14th at 12:00 PM ET, join this global call to action to Stand Up for the Rights of Older Persons with a specific focus on Canada and the USA. Free to attend. Violations of older persons’ human rights have been witnessed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decades long implicit biases rooted in […]
Indigenous Social Determinants of Health: Impact of COVID-19
September 29 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Presented by the 6th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit During the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities of people were disproportionately affected – especially Indigenous communities. Join Indspire Laureate Dr. James Makokis for a thought-provoking talk about the factors which play into […]
The Role of Meaning in Life and Social Interactions in Promoting Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults
On Sept 27th at 12:00 PM ET, The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre is hosting a webinar entitled ‘The Role of Meaning in Life and Social Interactions in Promoting Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults‘. Learning Objectives By the end of this presentation, you will be able to: Identify the role of Meaning in Life […]
Ontario Securities Commission hosts investment scam prevention Twitter chat
On October 6 at 1 p.m. (ET), the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is hosting a live Twitter chat as part of its Investor Education Month and World Investor Week activities. The Twitter chat will work much like a Q&A session, with organizations (like CanAge) sharing tips and information on staying safe from online investment scams […]
A Realistic Look at Elder Mediation
On Sept 23rd, join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and International Advanced Elder Mediator, Julie Gill, as they discuss the realities and unique challenges of mediating issues related to older adults.Elder Mediation, unlike other types of mediation, is not all about process and expected results. It’s about family (history, dynamics, personalities) and relationships (quality, repairing, respecting). […]
Elder and Family Mediation: Resolving Elder abuse and Conflicts to Healing Families
In this webinar on Sept 16th, hosted by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, attendees will learn about Elder Mediation. “Elder mediators” are trained professionals, well versed and current in their knowledge about issues facing older adults. In Elder Mediation, the underlying root causes of problems often lie beyond those of the parties in disagreement or specific […]
Perfect Storm: 2021/22 Flu Season
This Friday (Sept 17th) at 12:00 PM ET, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada is hosting a free public webinar on what will make this flu season different, and the role of pharmacies in keeping us all safe. About the webinar Taken from the event flyer: This year’s flu season follows the largest mass vaccination […]