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.
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 🧵👇
Make it your New Years resolution, join in advocacy with us to build a brighter & equitable ageing society. Visit ccaageism.ca to learn more. @ILCCanada@HelpAge
CCAA has released findings from a recent #Ageism forum and identified four key areas of action:
✅ Healthcare
✅ Education
✅ Intergenerational connections
✅ Inclusion of older adults in decision-making.
The report is now available on the CCAA website: ccaageism.ca
While 54% of Canadians are familiar with the concept of ageism, 87% fail to grasp its widespread prevalence. A new @Ipsos survey commissioned by @CCAAgeism reveals a critical need to #StopAgeism, and improve understanding of this critical issue in Canada. ipsos.com/en-ca/public-opini….
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.
With GAROP we are excited to achieve a landmark announcement on this #HumanRightsDay2024 !
#HRC58 draft resolution process for a new UN convention on the rights of older persons!
Share our campaign messages to ensure our Canadian Government officials understand #agewithrigths
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
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
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…
“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
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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
Ageism is a global issue, and older people are often overlooked in policy and human rights frameworks. A UN convention would ensure their rights are protected. #RightsOfOlderPersons@ILCglobal
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.
@NPFederation has joined the movement bringing along our 1 million member organizations to #CCAA & #talkabout ageism at npfstories.ca
Let's build a better tomorrow together by joining now!