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The future of aging in Canada virtual symposium : what we heard

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from... More ≫

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, the Symposium explored four key themes: technology to support seniors aging in community; research and innovation in healthy aging; addressing and preventing elder abuse; and emerging best practices in supports for seniors and responding to social isolation.

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Enabling older adults to age in community

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the... More ≫

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the roles of local, Indigenous, provincial/territorial, and federal governments. The report examines the diversity of older adults, including in terms of gender, ethnicity, immigrant and refugee status, health and wellness, geographic location, income level, and access to housing.

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Social isolation among older adults during the pandemic

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This report investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected older Canadians, focusing on social isolation and loneliness.

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CMOH directive D3-2020 : approving commercial accommodations for the purpose of isolation and quarantine under Sections 33(1) and (2) of the Public Health Act

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This directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides direction to Alberta Health Services and medical officers of health for approving commercial accommodations for the purpose of... More ≫

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This directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides direction to Alberta Health Services and medical officers of health for approving commercial accommodations for the purpose of isolation and quarantine.

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Social isolation : the relationship between social isolation and elder abuse [2019]

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to... More ≫

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This fact sheet and accompanying poster and card were developed for those who provide services to seniors, to help improve understanding and awareness of social isolation and its relationship to elder abuse and loneliness.

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