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A love letter to realism in a time of grief
Looking for something to watch during these times? We’d like to recommend Mark Pollock and Simone George’s TED talk on how we respond when things get tough. When faced with life’s toughest circumstances, how should we respond: as an optimist, a realist or something else? In an unforgettable talk, explorer Mark Pollock and
Vaccines: What we know
Vaccines can help save our lives and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. See below for the Canadian Frailty Network‘s frequently asked questions fact sheet! CFN-Vaccination-FAQ-English CFN-Vaccination-FAQ-French
Pandemics and panic buying
By McMaster University The Bottom Line In a crisis, people may think that they will run out of certain products and goods, which causes them to buy them in large quantities. Panic buying due to fear of running out of supplies is generated by emotions and social influences, and gives people a sense of […]
Everyone deserves a seat at the table
By Kylie McKenzie At present, there is a glaring lack of progress in filling Canadian Corporate board seats with qualified individuals living with physical disabilities, but if a group of forward-thinking business leaders have their way, that’s about to end. Assembled by Vim Kochhar, Founder of the Canadian Foundation of Physically Disabled
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