The Incredible Role of Family & Friend Caregivers
Jan 18th, 10:30 AM PDT Presented by: Lycia Rodrigues, Caregiver Support Manager, Family Caregivers of BC. Caregivers are important supports in the health of our vulnerable adults. Participants can expect to learn about: What a family caregiver is & types of tasks undertaken Caregiver needs & the impact of the work Needs of the caregiver […]
Homeshare program connects older and younger Canadians under 1 roof
Canada HomeShare is a non-profit intergenerational housing program delivered by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE). The program matches older adult home providers with post secondary students to live together. In exchange for affordable rent ($400-$600 paid directly to their home provider per month) students contribute up to seven hours of […]
Your questions answered: October Edition
We constantly receive important questions from our members and always do our best to respond quickly and directly. Recently, we starting inviting people to submit their questions in our monthly newsletter, and their permission to share the answers on our website for the benefit of others. Here are some recent questions we’ve received from people […]
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 […]