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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on new immigrant and refugee seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly new immigrant and refugee seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly new immigrant and refugee seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors, many of whom may be unable to communicate their concerns to others. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on LGBTQ seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly LGBTQ seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Social isolation of seniors : a focus on Indigenous seniors in Canada

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations,... More ≫

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Social isolation is a silent reality experienced by many seniors, and particularly Indigenous seniors. This resource is intended to heighten awareness and sensitivity and help organizations, friends, family members, and communities address the particular social needs of these seniors. This resource is meant to supplement the two volume set Social Isolation of Seniors previously developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors.

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Promoting the labour force participation of older Canadians : promising initiatives

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Presents Canadian and international promising initiatives that support the labour force participation of older workers, with a focus on paid work.

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Ce que tous les Canadiens âgés devraient savoir au sujet des procurations (pour la gestion des finances et des biens) et comptes conjoints

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La présente publication contient de l’information générale sur les procurations relatives à la gestion des finances et des biens, et sur les comptes conjoints.

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Care conversations : it’s about you and the person you support

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This fact sheet encourages conversations between caregivers and the person receiving support.

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Care options : choosing the best plan for you and the person you care for

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This fact sheet encourages discussion about caregiving options.

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Care options : choosing the best plan for you and the person you care for

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This information sheet describes some things to think about when caring for another adult who may be facing a physical disability, a mental health challenge, a long-term illness or a degenerative... More ≫

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This information sheet describes some things to think about when caring for another adult who may be facing a physical disability, a mental health challenge, a long-term illness or a degenerative disease. Caring for someone else often means juggling personal commitments, work, family time and care responsibilities.

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Social isolation of seniors

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some... More ≫

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This two-volume toolkit includes will help organizations and individuals approach the social isolation of seniors. Volume I raises awareness about social isolation among seniors, introduces some useful concepts related to social innovation, and shows how social innovation can help to address social isolation in Canadian communities through examples. Volume II includes tools to help individuals and organizations develop lasting community partnerships to reduce the social isolation of seniors.

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Helping employees balance work and caregiving responsibilities : tips for employers

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Presents tips for employees and their employers when balancing work and caregiving.

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