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Mosaic Line-up for Fall events, In-person and Online

Mosaic Updates
August 24, 2022

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Fall 2022 line-up of event in-person and online Fall Newsletter 2022 In this newsletter you will find important information on social programs which are free to the community – both online and in-person, articles, Mosaic Updates, new staff and spotlight on our caregivers. We would love to hear your feedback on […]

IFA Global Café: In conversation with Ms. Jane Teasdale and Ms. Jayne Armstrong

Speaking Engagements
July 4, 2022

Person Centered Care & The Seniors’ Outdoor Activation Toolkit
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Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of Persons within Healthcare and Our Local Communities

Social Prescribing
April 27, 2022

In this article we look at how a person’s social and emotional needs and their associated physical, cognitive, cultural and spiritual intrinsic capacities can be better supported and encouraged within our communities. We look at two perspectives. In the first, Kahir Lalji looks at Social Prescribing and the formal healthcare system’s role in addressing social […]
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New instructions for taking rapid antigen tests to detect the Omicron strain of the novel coronavirus

Healthcare News
April 19, 2022

Ontario’s COVID-19 advisers have issued new instructions for taking rapid antigen tests to detect the Omicron strain of the novel coronavirus as the tests become more widely available across the province. The Ontario Science Advisory Table said you should swab the insides of your cheeks, then your tongue or the back of your throat, and then your nostrils to make […]
Epilepsy Toronto

Epilepsy Toronto

Podcasts
March 17, 2022

An in-depth interview with Elana Ellison and Noura Hamade from Epilepsy Toronto. We will be discussing: What is Epilepsy? Do seizures get worse with age? What are some common safety accommodations for people living with epilepsy across their life spans? What resources are available for families and the family caregivers. info@epilepsytoronto.org
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Mosaic’s Lineup for March Community Events Online

Mosaic Updates
March 2, 2022

Stay connected, engaged and interested in learning about new interests and listening to wonderful presenters on an array of topics. We have some wonderful programs featured for the month of March through Mosaic Home Care Services that are offered free to the community. These programs are for those interested in the subjects below and for […]
Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice Discussion

Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice Discussion

Podcasts
February 17, 2022

Join Mosaic in welcoming Emerson Lee, Nicolette McDermott-Ketchum and Chuck McClatchey who is a Dementia Action Alliance Advisory Board Member, National Speaker and Advocate for People Living with Dementia.
Social Prescribing A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

Social Prescribing A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

Podcasts
February 17, 2022

Mosaic is welcoming Kahir Lalji Provincial Director, Govt. Relations & Program Population Health United Way British Columbia. What is social prescribing? And how can this help individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness, anxiety and depression.
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Social Prescribing: A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

Healthcare News
February 1, 2022

What is it?  Social Prescribing is a holistic approach to healthcare that brings together the social and medical models of health and wellness. It provides a formal pathway for health providers to address the diverse determinants of health, using the familiar and trusted process of writing a prescription. Social Prescribing bridges the gap between clinical […]