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Remembering Major E Clark Gothard (1918-2007) WW2 & 54 Bty RCA of @CityofBrantford. Landed and wounded on DDay with the 12th Cdn Fd Rgt. First Cdn on German soil with the 13th Cdn Fd Rgt outside of Nijmegen #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers @RoyalCdnLegion
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#Paramedicine is evolving to provide #palliativecare in the home. #Paramedics and #grief experts collaborated to develop MyGriefToolbox.ca to help you deliver the #care that matters at the most difficult time of life. Get a free certificate upon completion of these modules!
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Today is Persons Day.
This day honours The Persons Case, which ended in a victory for The Famous Five on Oct. 18, 1929. The ruling declared women to be persons under the law and qualified to sit in the Senate. Cairine Wilson became the first female Senator in 1930
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ALT Bronze statues of early-20th-century women in a snowy public plaza—one woman stands pointing toward seated figures at a table while another holds a placard, evoking a suffrage-era debate or public protest.
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Walking has many health benefits, including improving longevity and making your brain younger.
Research also shows that walking helps people come up with an essential ingredient for creativity. wapo.st/4ywvxNg
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A reminder to all of Canada’s Veterans that they are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Veterans’ parade as part of the National Remembrance Day Ceremony held in Ottawa, ON. The parade’s form-up time is 10:10 am in front of the Chateau Laurier. legion.ca/remembrance/rememb…
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Un rappel à tous les Vétérans du Canada qu'ils sont encouragés à participer au défilé des Vétérans dans le cadre de la Cérémonie nationale du jour du Souvenir, qui a lieu à Ottawa, en Ontario. L’heure de rassemblement du défilé est à 10 h 10 devant le Château Laurier. legion.ca/fr/souvenir/jour-d…
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The 2026 National Poppy Campaign begins October 24!
A reminder that the Poppy Campaign now runs from October 24 to November 11, giving Canadians more opportunities to wear a Poppy, show they Remember, and support Veterans and their families.
Looking for information on the campaign, including where to get your Poppy, how to donate, or how to get involved?
Visit our Poppy Campaign page for everything you need to know: legion.ca/remembrance/the-po…
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Getting your Poppy is easier than ever!
For the third year, The Royal Canadian Legion is partnering with @amazonca to help Canadians across the country receive Remembrance Poppies right at their doorstep, including those who may not have easy access to a local Legion branch.
Beginning October 24, the official start of the 2026 National Poppy Campaign, traditional lapel Poppies will be available through the Legion’s Amazon storefront.
You can also explore a selection of popular Remembrance items, including Poppy centre pins, 24K gold-plated Poppy pins and We Remember pins.
Explore the storefront: amazon.ca/legion
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🧠 Join @Baycrest for a Defy Dementia™ Webinar: Mild Cognitive Impairment
Have you noticed changes in memory or thinking, either in yourself or someone you care about? While these changes can be concerning, they do not always mean dementia. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may have treatable causes, and early assessment can make a meaningful difference.
Join Dr. Carmela Tartaglia (University Health Network, University of Toronto), a leading expert in cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders, for a webinar exploring the signs of MCI, the importance of early diagnosis and how timely intervention can support better outcomes.
🗓️ Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00-2:30 pm EST
🔗 Register on Zoom by visiting us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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For 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion has helped ensure Veterans are Remembered not only for their service and sacrifice, but for the people behind the uniform. This year, Canadians across the country shared thousands of handwritten messages of Remembrance on sticky notes, gathered through hundreds of Legion Branches. See how Canadians Remember our Veterans, in their own words.
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"Living longer is one of humanity's greatest achievements."
It's also an invitation to rethink how we care for one another. This season, Coming of Age looks at the big questions facing an aging Canada, and the people whose lives are at the heart of them.
Watch the Season 6 trailer: link.cohostpodcasting.com/3b…
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Check out an upcoming #SeniorsActiveLivingFair in the @CityofOttawa on October 17!
Get free health screenings, attend seminars and enjoy refreshments.
Find a fair in your area: oacao.org/events
ALT A photo of Kanata Seniors Centre. Text reads: Seniors Active Living Fairs. Image capture: September 2019. Copyright 2026 Google.
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Aging Veterans, families and caregivers need easier access to reliable supports and services. A new Centre of Excellence project will help create a bilingual online hub to support aging in place and care transitions. Read more: ow.ly/4Vez50ZW5K6 #Veterans #AgingInPlace
ALT Portrait of Dr. Annie Robitaille smiling, with text about aging research and Perley Health logo on green background.
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🫁 This RSV Awareness Week, the NIA is highlighting the significant impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on older Canadians.
Adults aged 65+ face a higher risk of serious complications and RSV-related mortality. Although RSV vaccines are available in Canada, vaccination rates among older adults remain low.
📄 Our 2024 report, Addressing the Significant Impact of RSV Infections among Older Canadians: It’s Time for Action, explores the burden of RSV, the efficacy and safety of available vaccines, and the actions needed to improve vaccine uptake.
🔗 Read the report: niageing.ca/reports/addressi…
💉 Read the current national RSV vaccine recommendations: canada.ca/en/public-health/s…
#HealthyAgeing #OlderAdults
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Looking for health research funding? Explore CIHR’s current opportunities: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/…
Closing soon:
•Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health
•Team Grant: GACD 2026: NCD Multi Sectors
ALT Funding Opportunities
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How Often Should Seniors Bathe? 3 Essential Health Tips
As we age, bathing routines often need to adapt, but how much is too much, or too little? While daily showers might have been the norm earlier in life, the skin of an elderly adult becomes thinner and drier, making frequent bathing difficult (if not harmful).
Read more on DailyCaring: dailycaring.com/senior-bathi…
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It's October: Here Are Some Practical Cold and Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors
These 16 practical prevention tips will help you safeguard your loved one's health and your own, so you can both enjoy the season with greater peace of mind and less worry.
#FluSeason #coldseason
Read more: dailycaring.com/16-cold-and-…
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🎓 Deadline approaching: Apply for the 2026 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards!
The deadline to apply is October 16, 2026. Submit your application this week!
Presented by the NIA and @OurEntente, these awards recognize emerging leaders across Canada who are addressing challenges and creating opportunities related to Canada’s ageing population.
Two $1,000 awards are available:
🎓 Graduate Award: Recognizes leadership through research, policy development or advocacy that supports older adults and healthy ageing.
🎓 Undergraduate Award: Recognizes exemplary leadership in older adults and healthy ageing through a project or research.
📅 Application deadline: October 16, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: niageing.ca/awards/canadian-…
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IHPME initiative Care4Mind was recently awarded funding by the Terry Fox Research Institute to develop a learning health system that detects early signs of mental health decline among those with cancer and other neurological conditions.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc3dhp6w
ALT Blue healthcare-themed graphic with a brain illustration and digital health icons, featuring the headline: “Care4Mind awarded Terry Fox Research Institute funding to advance mental health care.”
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Journal Prompts That Can Help Caregivers Reduce Stress
Journaling offers a powerful way to process feelings, release stress, and regain perspective, all while boosting your mental and physical well-being.
#journaling #CaregiverSupport #journal #AgingParents
Read more: dailycaring.com/25-quick-jou…
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🧠Changes in memory and thinking can have many causes.
Some may be temporary or treatable, while others may be related to dementia.
💬If changes continue or you are concerned, speaking with a primary health care provider can help identify possible causes and determine what steps may be appropriate.
Reaching out for clarity and support is a small step that can make a big difference.
Consider speaking with a health care provider and learn more at smallstepsbigdifference.ca.
#SmallStepsBigDifference #DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth