What is Alzheimer's Awareness Month? Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada's Alzheimer's Awareness Month. During this month, we at the Society encourage organizations across Canada, and individuals like you, to learn more about dementia and its stark impact on Canadians. Senior man hugging his wife from behind, who is sitting down and […]
National Organ and Tissue and Awareness Donation Week takes place the last full week of April. and raises awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country and encourages Canadians to register their decision and to talk to their loved ones about organ donation. During National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, we will […]
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A Spring Day in the Annapolis Valley to Support the Well Being of Your Team & Recharge Yourself Leaders from across the sector are invited to come together for a full day of learning, sharing and transforming our approach to Mental Health Wellness in Long Term Care. Learn how NHNSA’s Art of Resilience project has […]
A Spring Day in the Annapolis Valley to Support the Well Being of Your Team & Recharge Yourself Leaders from across the sector are invited to come together for a full day of learning, sharing and transforming our approach to Mental Health Wellness in Long Term Care. Learn how NHNSA’s Art of Resilience project has […]
Collectively and individually, we have multiple layers and stories that make us who we are and while each year 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental illness or mental health issue, 5 in 5 of us – that’s all people – have mental health. We all have different, yet equally valuable stories which can be […]
In June, many across Canada recognize Pride Month. It is a time when we celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities while acknowledging their history, the hardships they have endured and the progress that has been made. https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/pride-season.html
Change is happening. Years of advocacy from our sector is translating into action and a strengthened collective will. Awareness of the issues facing long term care in Nova Scotia has never been more heightened. Historic investments in resources that reflect the specialty skills and support needed to deliver quality care are materializing and financial commitments […]
Canada, like more than 80 countries in the world, also celebrates Father's Day. Father's Day is a day meant to honor all fathers and father figures and the important role they play in one's family.
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to […]
