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Education & Advocacy Committee Opinion Editorials (also shared in the Hamilton Spectator)
Older Adults Dedicated to Social Justice
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: December 12, 2023) By: Maria Antelo As a newcomer to Hamilton in the early 1990s, my inspiration to work as a community developer came from people who continue to inspire me today. When I felt there was nothing...
Ontario’s More Homes Built Faster Act does not address the special housing needs of older adults
(Published in the Hamilton Spectator: September 29,2023) By: Sharon Livingstone, Lilian Wells, Margaret Denton and Dominic Ventresca The debate on housing that unfolded this summer has been fierce — with good reason: Canada’s housing crisis has reached catastrophic...
(As published by the Hamilton Spectator November 9, 2023) Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Frauds and Scams Fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Elder fraud is any scam that targets older adults and exploits them for monetary gain such as financial...
Edition 3 – Living Well with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: A Newsletter by Dementia Friends in Our Community (Hamilton)
Click here to download a PDF copy of our newsletter. A Family's Reflection: Living Well with a Loved on ewho has Alzheimer's By: Phyllis Fehr & Family My family’s love and support during my journey through dementia has been key. The support I’ve needed has...
HCoA offering workshop series to advance the Decade of Healthy Aging
(As published by the Hamilton Spectator September 30, 2022) To promote healthy aging, action must be taken by many, writes Margaret Denton The United Nations General Assembly declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Aging. According to the World Health Organization...