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According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 65 years+ is expected to double by 2050, reaching approximately 2.1 billion. In Canada, the senior population, is infact the fastest growing demographic and it is imperative that we be proactive in our collective efforts to ensure that the voices and needs of older adults, of older Canadians, are heard and proactively addressed.
This month we marked World Population Day on July 11th, with this year's theme
" Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone." It's important to recognize that globally, ageing populations continue to accelerate in numbers. Join us in our efforts to support and empower seniors, and build communities that value and respect every individual and protect against the impacts of ageism and human rights violations
In this issue, you will find engaging articles, resources, and our showcase of community events, which focused on uplifting older adults, promoting understanding, and fostering a more inclusive society. We encourage you to explore these resources, learn about our events, and share your thoughts with us as together, we continue to build a supportive and connected community.
Marta Hajek
CEO, EAPO
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Reimagine Aging – A Program to Counter Internalized Ageism
September 18, 2024 from 1 PM - 2 PM ET
Speakers:
Michelle Porter, PhD, Director, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Dallas Murphy, BA, Research Assistant, Centre on Aging
In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Porter and Dallas Murphy, join EAPO in defining internalized ageism, by providing examples and explaining potential consequences of this form of ageism. They will share information about a program developed at the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba called 'Reimagine Aging'. The program was created to counter internalized ageism (or self-ageism) in older people. The webinar will include: a fuller description of the research findings from the program, as well as other aspects of the program offerings, including future directions.
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Disclosure and Reporting of Abuse Against Older Adults
September 25, 2024
1 PM - 2 PM ET
Speakers:
Christine A. Walsh, Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary
Kerstin Roger, Phd, Professor, Dept. of Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
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HOPE Training
Dr. Storey, author of HOPE, will once again be facilitating engaging and interactive training sessions, which provide trainees with the necessary skills and tools for assessing risks, in older adults and the perpetrators, while building capacity for response and intervention in incidents of abuse.
Register Here
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Understanding IPV Among Older Adults in Canada. (Infographic) | | |
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Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place
The purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex, or who use other terms related to gender and sexual diversity (2SLGBTQI+) and living at home....
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Disability Pride Month
Every year in July, Disability Pride Month celebrates persons who experience disability, their identities and culture, and their positive contributions to society.
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On August 1, 2024, the Government of Canada will launch the annual New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community-based stream 2024-2025 Call for proposals (CFP) to invest in projects across Canada.
Call is open from August 1 to September 12, 2024 at 3 p.m. (ET).
Projects must meet at least one of the following program objectives:
- promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
- engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;
- expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
- supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and,
- providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.
To learn more information about NHSP, please visit the NHSP Page.
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Le 1 août 2024, le gouvernement du Canada lancera l’appel de propositions (AP) annuel 2024-2025 pour des projets communautaires dans le cadre du programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés (PNHA) partout au Canada.
L'appel est ouvert du 1 août au 12 septembre 2024 à 15 h, heure avancée de l’Est (HAE).
Votre projet devra répondre à tous les critères suivants :
- il ne doit pas durer plus de 52 semaines;
- le montant demandé ne peut excéder 25 000 $;
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le projet doit répondre à au moins un objectif du programme;
- les aînés dirigeront la planification ou la prestation de ces services ou y joueront un rôle essentiel;
- le projet doit chercher à profiter aux aînés et aux communautés; et
- le rapport coût-efficacité du projet doit être démontré.
Pour plus de renseignements sur le programme, veuillez visiter la Page du PNHA.
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The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health are proud to announce a call for submissions for the Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize. This contest invites a wide range of entries depicting representations or images of “Healthy Human Aging”. Functional ability is having the capabilities that enable people to be and do what they value. Importantly, there is no “typical” healthy older person, and this definition of healthy aging does not require an individual to be free of diseases or health conditions. Learn more here | |
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Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility for People with Disabilities (BC). As part of the Province’s goal to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in BC, Disability Alliance BC was selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR) to distribute funding to community-based “Accessibility Projects” beginning in 2018. Since then, over 80 projects have been funded throughout BC.
Deadline: 13 September, 2024. Learn more here
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The Age-friendly Communities (AFC) Grant Program is funded by the Ministry of Health (the Ministry) and delivered in partnership by BC Healthy Communities (BCHC). In an age-friendly community, older adults are supported to age-in-place where they can have active, socially engaged, and independent lives. Deadline: 26 August, 2024. Learn more here |
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This research focuses on how ideas of capacity, consent, and decision-making affect people facing dementia who are “going it alone” and non-family, non-friend others who become involved in representing them as substitute decision-makers.
To participate or for more information contact Dr. Celeste Pang: tncpang@mtroyal.ca
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Canadian Centre for Elder Law: Dementia + Decision-Making Project
The CCEL Dementia + Decision-Making Project is an initiative to support the rights of people living with dementia in making decisions about their care and well-being. The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) has developed a package of resources – videos, practical guides, information pamphlets and decision-making flow charts – to share practical and legal information about these issues.
This initiative is intended to support people living with dementia, as well as family or friend caregivers and care partners, and health care providers. The resources were developed based on the information gathered from all these perspectives to ensure that these materials can best serve these audiences.
The full package of resources can be found on the CCEL Dementia + Decision-Making Project webpage here.
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Global levels of physical inactivity in adults: off track for 2030 (Decade of Healthy Ageing)
Regular physical activity can improve both mental and physical health in people of all ages and abilities. This report provides a summary of the main findings from the latest global assessment of levels of physical inactivity globally, regionally and by country in adult populations.
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EGALE 2023 Annual Report, which outlines how our REAL pillars informed and elevated one another, allowing us to publish five research reports, engage 4,200 people in our education programming, implement eight awareness campaigns, participate in five court cases, and so much more. | | |
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An Examination of the Social and Economic Impacts of Ageism . Ageism is “the stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people on the basis of their age” (World Health Organization [WHO], 2019). As the number of older adults in Canada continues to grow, it is important to address ageism, document its negative effects, educate Canadians about these effects and find ways to counteract it. | |
RHRA’s 2024 Resident Champion Award:
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Do you know a senior who lives in a licenced retirement home and goes above and beyond to make a difference for their fellow residents and community? The RHRA encourages you to celebrate this special senior in your life and nominate them for the Frank Kajfes Resident Champion Award.
The RHRA’s Frank Kajfes Resident Champion Award recognizes a licenced retirement home resident who has made a noticeable impact on the quality of life for fellow residents and for members of their community.
We encourage family, friends and retirement home staff to nominate a resident for the award to recognize their remarkable contributions.
If this sounds like a retirement home resident that you know, submit your Resident Champion Award nomination here by July 31, 2024. Learn more here
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The RHRA AGM and Recognition Event will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 3:00– 4:30 p.m. and will be held virtually over Zoom to make it accessible for guests from across the province to attend.
Highlights of the Recognition Event will include:
- Sharing stories of remarkable retirement home residents as part of our Resident Champion Award presentation.
- Recognizing an organization who has collaborated with the RHRA to advance resident protection as part of our Partner in Protection Award.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP through Eventbrite or by emailing communications@rhra.ca. A Zoom link and agenda will be provided to all attendees prior to the event.
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Upcoming Webinars & Conferences | |
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario | www.eapon.ca
416-916-6728 | Toll-Free: 1-833-916-6728
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