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National Advocacy
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Join an exciting adventure by reading a travel article in PostScript Magazine: "The Silk Road: Exploring Kyrgystan” . You can view winter 2024 issue of PostScript here: bcrta.ca/winter-2024/
#PostScriptMagazine #BCRTA #travelarticle #kyrgystan
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The Canadian Health Coalition thanks @JustinTrudeau for his service and progress in collaboration w/ the @NDP @theJagmeetSingh and @MPJulian to protect the health of Canadians with #DentalCare and #Pharmacare. We'll continue our work to protect and advance health care for all.
National Pensioners Federation retweeted
Register now for our Health Action Assembly on Jan 25 & 26 to hear where the fightback is having some success & keep building it to stop Ford's health care privatization. Speakers include reps from all 3 opposition parties, health care workers, advocates & more. Register in 🧵👇
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The sovereignty and independence nation states is a foundational principle of international law and the UN Charter. I have been proud to defend Ukraine’s independence. I’m also proud to defend Canada. Defending Canada’s sovereignty is the duty of every patriot regardless of party or region.
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Register for the online webinar (by Zoom) here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
This webinar with @acelawyers is for ppl who have questions about what hospitals can & cannot do when you or your loved one is getting close to being discharged to #LTC, home care, retirement home, home or other. Can they charge you for your hospital bed? What rights do patients/their substitute decision makers have? What common misinformation are patients being given? & more...
Please share with anyone who would benefit from this information.
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Join @EAPreventionON and @cnpea , for an insightful webinar: "How to Be #UnHackable : Learn to Think Like a Scammer to Improve Your Cybersafety Skills."
🗓️ Nov. 19 ⏲️ 1PM - 2PM
Don't miss out! Register now and take the first step toward becoming #UnHackable :
eapon.ca/Webinar_KnowledgeFl…
@notonmyinternet
#cybersafety #onlinesecurity #ScamPrevention #unhackable
National Pensioners Federation retweeted
What type of discrimination is invisible and socially accepted? #Ageism. It’s everywhere and takes a toll on your quality of life. This includes harming your physical and mental health. @ILCglobal #CCAAgeism
Join the movement to #StopAgeism: i.mtr.cool/ckaxsogkup
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On Wed., Nov. 27, we invite you to join #ThePensionCollective live webinar Building a Better Tomorrow: In discussion w/ @NIAgeing @ActuaryOnAgeing. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn about innovative strategies that can empower Canadians to make informed decisions to maximize their CPP/QPP benefits. Register: bit.ly/3BAoJGI
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Patients who are older, don’t speak English, and don’t have a high school education are more likely to experience harm during a hospital stay in Canada, according to new research from @CIHI_ICIS @CTVNews ctvnews.ca/health/older-pati…
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“Creating more beds without the quality of care is simply creating more horrific ways for more people to die." - Cathy Parkes whose father died in Orchard Villa
toronto.citynews.ca/2024/10/…
National Pensioners Federation retweeted
Combating ageism starts with awareness and education. Educate yourself, share information and resources and engage in discussion to promote understanding and challenge ageist beliefs. #StopAgeism @ILCglobal
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Our court challenge re. Ford govt's expansion & new 30yr license for Southbridge’s Orchard Villa, for-profit long-term care corporation with reprehensible record will be heard THURS. at the Ont. Divisional Court (at Osgoode) University & Queen St. Toronto at 10 a.m.
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📢We would like to thank you for attending the webinar: Advancing the Human Rights of Older Persons: UN Convention-Status Update!
@EAPreventionON @cnpea @ILCCanada @CCAAgeism @GAROP_Sec
🟢If you would like to listen to the webinar again, or didn't have the opportunity to attend, you can now view the recording of the webinar here : ▶️eapon.ca/.../advancing-the-h…
#olderadults #HumanRights #IDOP
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Education is key to eliminating ageism. Join the movement to eliminate ageism. Start conversations, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for change. @ILCglobal
#AgeismAwareness2024 #EducateForChange #EliminateAgeism
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B.C.’s first Ageism Awareness Day proclaimed today aims to reduce misconceptions of ageing. Often referred to as the last socially-acceptable form of prejudice, ageism is discriminating against someone based on their age. Read the statement: seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/upl…
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October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada, and the @UN International Day of Older Persons. Let's take this opportunity to recognize the importance of strengthening care and support systems for our aging population. @LisaLevin1
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As more cataract surgeries move to private. for-profit clinics, more low-income Ontarians are being left behind, @CMAJ study finds, by @KenyonWallace thestar.com/business/as-more… via @torontostar
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The Lady Davis Research Institute is offering an 8-week online program for clients aged 60+ experiencing symptoms of depression. Participants don’t need to meet all criteria of major depressive disorder. For more information please contact [email protected].
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Private surgeries don’t resolve wait time.What does? Ensuring adequate staffing and sustainable working conditions- efficient use of operating rooms-a centralized referral and single queue system. | Calgary Herald by Rebecca Graff McRae calgaryherald.com/opinion/op…
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Assisted dying law for those with #mentalillness in Canada heads to court after a challenge is filed on behalf of those who are fighting for access | CTV News #MAID ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-s-a…