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Raise Your Voice to Make Parkinson’s a Priority in Canada
Parkinson Canada is calling on the newly-elected government to make Parkinson’s a priority – and we need your help. More than 100,000 people live with Parkinson’s in this country. That number will grow by 30 people tomorrow and 30 more the day after that until we reach 200,000 Canadians within the next 10 years. People...
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Awareness and Proper Support Can Help People with FASD Flourish
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.
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What You Can Do to Support a Grieving Child in Canada
Not only do children grieve the loss of a loved one, but that same loss can also affect their cognitive and emotional development.
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Maayan Ziv: How to Be Your Own Health Care Advocate
As the founder of AccessNow, Maayan Ziv is a leader in the junction of healthcare and technology. Mediaplanet spoke with Ziv on the importance of being your own advocate and the future of health and accessibility. Why did you decide to start AccessNow? Maayan Ziv: AccessNow started because of my experiences as a person with...
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Light it Up with Kindness This World Autism Month
Autism doesn’t discriminate and can be found in people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, and socioeconomic status.
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Preventable Vision Loss Due to the Pandemic
Maintaining regular treatment to care is vital to prevent vision loss, and those living with vision loss need to be given priority with respect to COVID-19.
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In the Midst of the Pandemic, Vision Health Policy Is Evolving
As the one-year anniversary of Canadian COVID-19 lockdown measures approaches, ask: have you been paying enough attention to other areas of your health?
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How People with Diabetes Are Navigating COVID-19 Isolation
Kimberly Hanson, Executive Director of Diabetes Canada, discusses how the diabetic community is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Can We Age Better in Canada? You Bet.
CanAge is a new seniors’ advocacy organization that educates, empowers, and mobilizes people on the issues that matter most to older Canadians.
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How to Manage Work and Caregiving During COVID-19
Debbie Franchuk shares 5 tips for working family caregivers who are looking for a little balance — and maybe even assistance — during the COVID-19 pandemic.