Joint Statement of Partnership: Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program

A new partnership with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario to prioritize elder abuse prevention strategies into age-friendly planning & implementation.

Southeast Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP)

The SE Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP) is an innovative outpatient program at Providence Care supporting individuals with cognitive disorders and their care partners with a specialized integrated approach.

2022 Conference – Inspiring Inclusive Communities in Ontario: Moving age-friendly insights, innovations and strategies into action

March 22-24: Inspiring Inclusive Communities in Ontario: Moving age-friendly insights, innovations and strategies into action is a free, virtual, 3-day conference for Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in Ontario, planners, implementers, researchers, academics and policy makers.

Age Friendly Communities Initiative log and photo of couple outdoors

Older Adults, Physical Distancing & Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic – What can Communities do NOW?

Presenters Dr. John Puxty and Sarah Webster discussed the barriers that are particularly challenging for older adults during isolation and some of the creative ways that communities are ensuring that older adults are informed and able to access the services they need while adhering to physical distancing guidelines.

The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health and Providence Care is a leading source for creating, applying and sharing knowledge to support the health and
well-being of older adults and their care partners.

eHealth Care Resources for Health Care Professionals and Individuals & Caregivers.

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The SE Regional Integrated Memory Program (RIMP) is a unique inter-professional service which provides a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, cross consultation, follow-up care and access to supports and therapies for individuals with memory and related cognitive problems.

Information about the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program.

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CSAH Linkages: February 2023 (Volunteerism and Older Adults)

Linkages is a monthly e-newsletter that includes a listing of upcoming events, opportunities and updates related to aging, health and caring for older adults. This month’s reading list features some of the most recent resources and information about Volunteerism and Older Adults.

Feb. 1 (until Mar. 8): Caregiving Strategies Six-Part Facilitated Session (Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario)

Feb. 2: Conversations communautaires : Les enjeux de vieillir chez soi en santé et autonome (Parachute Canada)
Feb. 2: Disability Justice and Dementia: The Shifting Culture of Dementia in Canada (Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging)

Feb. 6: Communication 101: Bridging the Gap (DeafBlind Ontario)

Feb. 7: Managing Meds and Minimizing Risk: What you can do: Nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain management (Loop Fall Prevention Community of Practice)

Feb. 8: Ontario Age-Friendly Community Planning Pre and Post-COVID: Looking Back to Plan a Path Forward (Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program)

Feb. 13 (until Mar. 12): Hoarding in Later Life (Institute for Life Course & Aging)

Feb. 15: Exploring the Intersections between Caregiving and Age-Friendly Communities (Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program)

Feb. 16: Combler l’écart : promouvoir la santé et la dignité des personnes âgées noires (Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario)
Feb. 16: Research break: The power of music across the lifespan (Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA))

Feb. 27: My Tools 4 Care In-Care (Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA))

Reading List: Volunteerism and Older Adults

This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources regarding volunteerism and older adults.

Reading List: Volunteerism and Older Adults

This reading list includes links to and summaries of a variety of resources regarding volunteerism and older adults.