Federal Budget Review: Progress on CanAge’s Senior Care Recommendations
The main goal of this project is to evaluate how well Canada’s federal budgets from the past five years align with the policy recommendations made by CanAge’s Senior VOICES report. By reviewing and comparing the federal budgets to CanAge’s recommendations, the project aims to measure the government’s progress in addressing senior care and inform future advocacy efforts and policy recommendations.
Historic Review of Canada's Federal Budgets
The goal of this project is to review Canada's federal budgets from the past 5 years as to assess how well the actions and investments made by the federal government, align with the policy recommendations made by CanAge's Senior VOICES policy report. CanAge is a National Seniors Advocacy Organization, our VOICES 2020 report outlines major policy recommendations that we believe are necessary to ensure the rights and safety of the aging community in Canada. Through a historic review of past federal budgets CanAge seeks to measure the progress that the government has made regarding Senior Care. These findings will be used in CanAge's advocacy efforts and inform future policy recommendations.
Video Post-Production and Animation Project for CanAge
The main goal for the project is to enhance the videos produced using Zoom by implementing basic and intermediary post-production editing, creating interesting animations and call outs, and using After Effects or similar software to make the videos engaging for the audience of CanAge. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Learning about CanAge's mission and the target audience for the videos. - Reviewing the videos produced using Zoom and identifying areas for improvement. - Implementing basic and intermediary post-production editing techniques to enhance the videos. - Creating interesting animations and call outs to make the videos visually engaging. - Using After Effects or similar software to add text and templates to zhuzh up the videos.
"Positive Aging" Photography Campaign
CanAge is Canada's National Seniors Advocacy Organization. CanAge envisions a world where aging is portrayed positively. This project focuses on developing brand guidelines for photography that promote healthy aging. Students will collaborate on creating an empowering photography campaign that challenges stereotypes and showcases seniors in a vibrant and active light. The campaign's goal is to encourage people to celebrate and embrace the idea that aging can be full of vitality.
MBA and Business Program Students - Financial sustainability for today's NGOs
For current employees, the Great Resignation has led to a greater willingness to leave traditional jobs for careers that offer greater personal fulfillment. This, in turn, has created a more competitive job market for recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates, who are seeking careers that align with their values and offer a sense of purpose. The nonprofit, charitable, and NGO (non-governmental organization) sector is one that has traditionally been attractive to individuals seeking purpose and fulfillment in their careers. The sector is characterized by a mission-driven culture and a focus on making a positive impact on society, which aligns well with the values and goals of many people looking for meaningful work. Careers in the nonprofit sector can also be challenging, as many organizations operate on limited budgets and have limited resources. This project aims to leverage student learnings, to provide greater resource stability and sustainability for mission-driven organizations.
SEO and Digital PR Strategy
If you're studying: SEO | Digital Marketing | Journalism | Media Studies | Communications | Public Relations And you're looking for a post-graduate contract or a co-op that will help build your skills - this gig is for you! Search engine optimization (SEO) and public relations (PR) practices are both critical components of driving awareness for a brand or organization. SEO focuses on improving the visibility of a website in search engine results, while PR focuses on building relationships and managing the reputation of a brand or organization. Using these practices together can increase brand visibility and credibility, drive awareness, and attract new customers. To apply, you either: feel you know SEO tactics and strategies pretty well, but would like to expand your skills to include content and other forms of digital marketing, OR; feel you know writing and content creation pretty well, but would like to expand your technical knowledge of SEO and digital marketing to achieve results.
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Various Projects with Impact on Seniors
This project provides a number of bespoke project options designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are intended to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of: identifying barriers to access and/ or improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally exploring various models of care and/ or disease conditions and their physical, mental and social impacts various topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globally various discussions on lifespan and longevity that may also intersect with other areas of concern including financial security, social isolation (loneliness) and community engagement
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Various Projects with Impact on Seniors
This project provides a number of bespoke project options designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are intended to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of: identifying barriers to access and/ or improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally exploring various models of care and/ or disease conditions and their physical, mental and social impacts various topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globally various discussions on lifespan and longevity that may also intersect with other areas of concern including financial security, social isolation (loneliness) and community engagement
State of Cancer in Canada - ASU Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of cancer care. Care options look very different in each jurisdiction, and more variations exist with the types of cancer that are most prevalent. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options.
State of Diabetes in Canada - ASU Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of diabetes care. Care options look very different in each jurisdiction, and diabetes care is ripe for disruption and modernization in Canada. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
Process Automation using Monday.com
We are looking to use Monday.com to build various automations within our organization. The rationale for this is as follows: As an organization supported by a 100% remote workforce, projects and workflows need to be transparent and easy to use. Monday.com has given us a grant license as a nonprofit organization - but this was after a careful review of several platforms including Jira, Notion, Trello and others. We are currently in our launch phase, and building relationships are of significant importance - and we don't anyone to get lost in the shuffle. We need clarity on who is doing what, when, and systematic sweeps to catch things before they fall through the cracks. We appreciate the opportunities that automation offers the Association to keep it both lean and nimble, to ensure that we can keep costs as low as possible for our members. This is a very high demand function for many organizations. We feel that this would be an excellent opportunity for students.
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Financial Security/Entrepreneurship
This project provides a number of bespoke project options to develop innovative ways and means for older adults to achieve greater financial security and freedom before or during retirement. This project has been designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are specifically designed to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of: exploring various topics of financial security policy research on topics such as pensions, government pensions, RRSPs, etc. various topics in the areas of financial exploitation, frauds, and scams and other financial crimes against older adults understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance financial security globally various discussions on lifespan and longevity and the impacts on savings, and financial planning exploration of entrepreneurship for older adults!
Bay Path University (MA) and CanAge - Public Health and Healthcare
This project provides a number of bespoke project options in the areas of public health and healthcare , designed specifically for Bay Path University students in collaboration with CanAge. They are specifically designed to meet the accelerated term structure used by Bay Path University. Students may choose from a myriad of pre-discussed topics in the areas of: healthcare and improving healthcare equities in Canada or internationally models of care various topics in public health, including vaccines, social determinants of health, physical activity and nutrition understanding the role of the UN, WHO and OECD, and other key players on their efforts to advance health globally various discussions on lifespan and longevity
Accessibility in the Arts: CanAge
In Canada, many cultural institutions are still lagging when it comes to incorporating age-friendly design of not only digital properties like websites, but also built environments for temporary and fixed exhibition spaces. When form trumps function, this is not always the best scenario for Canada's aging population. It is well-established that older adults in Canada are broadly supportive of the arts through gifts of time, talent and dollars. CanAge is looking to build a program that will aid cultural attractions and institutions to become more age-friendly, dementia-friendly, and inclusive. As Canada continues to strengthen its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts through policy changes, the federal government has also allocated spending to arts and culture institutions to bring them fully up to speed, making this an excellent time to craft a regimented process and infrastructure to drive this change forward.
Disaster Response Guides for Canada's Older Adult Populations
In 2021, many parts of the country were still in pandemic lockdowns. Older adults were instructed to isolation, leaving many without access to healthcare or the ability to obtain food. In addition, residents of Canada's westernmost province, British Columbia, as the region experienced catastrophic conditions due to extreme heat, fires and floods. Please see this 7-part series from the Vancouver Sun: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/fire-and-flood-bc-facing-two-extremes. The disparate response and lack of coordination between communities has been well-documented. As such, we are looking to obtain a differing perspective on disaster response, specifically from a US-based school program, as it relates to both the strategic design and the tactical response. We know that both community organizations and older adults themselves have a role to play, and the need for disaster preparedness education and planning is essential. We welcome the perspectives of the US Military.
Innovation and Prevention for Living and Aging Well Campaign and Event Series
CanAge is looking to create an overarching campaign to build back the excitement in modern technologies and advancements in medicine, while also addressing distrust and misinformation. This program will include a campaign with digitally distributed resources (also available for print) as well as the curation of a speaker series that will be utilized in public libraries across Canada. This is to build on the success of an existing partnership with the Toronto Public Library , and will expand to include other public libraries in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg, Markham, and Welland. The student(s) will be instrumental in curating both the campaign elements and a templated approach to creating consistent virtual experiences through these library engagements.
Attitudes on Healthy Aging in Canada: A National Survey of Canada's Seniors
As a part of our mandate, we regularly consult with seniors on a myriad of topics and also consult with a broader group of stakeholders to make well-informed, evidence-based recommendations to all levels of government to advance the rights and wellbeing of all Canadians as we age. Please see our policy book at canage.ca/voices However, these consultations have been generally been focused on one specific topic, and largely these conversations and perspectives have centred around COVID-19 and the impacts of the pandemic before, during, and after lockdown periods. We feel it's an excellent time for Seniors be broadly surveyed on a number of topics to best understand their attitudes on inflation, gasoline prices, housing, healthcare, environmental considerations and financial security - among others. Possible reference datasets (not including the Census 2021 data) from Statistics Canada, and other notable information from global sources has been included under "Resources & Files".
Pneumococcal Pneumonia in Older Adults in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of the functional impacts of pneumococcal pneumonia in older adult populations. This project may lean into international datasets as well. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs, but must be completed by Dec 15, 2022. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
RSV in Older Adults in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of the functional impacts, incidence, and prevalence, of RSV in older adult populations. This project may lean into international datasets as well. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
Vaccines for Older Adults in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. We've celebrated many successes with this report. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of vaccines for older adult populations. This will be the 3rd year for this very important project and resulting report. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs but must be completed by December 15, 2022. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
Assistive Devices Programs in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of provincial and territorial assistive devices programs or ADPs; programs which cover a variety of devices including mobility and hearing aids. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
State of Diabetes in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of diabetes care. Care options look very different in each jurisdiction, and diabetes care is ripe for disruption and modernization in Canada. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
State of Cancer in Canada - Research Project
CanAge is well-known in Canada for drawing attention to gaps, barriers, and inequities that occur within the Canadian healthcare system on a national and provincial/territorial basis. We are undertaking a series of research projects that are truly IDEAL for students to understand the inner workings of how good policy recommendations can have real impacts on people's lives. In this project, CanAge is undertaking a cross-country review of cancer care. Care options look very different in each jurisdiction, and more variations exist with the types of cancer that are most prevalent. These research projects are ideally taken on by a team of 3-6 students and the duration can be adjusted from 4 weeks to 16 weeks, based on course needs. In some cases, these projects can expand over two semesters IF that makes sense for the course. Please get in touch if you need something specific, or have a look at some of our other research project options. *This is a great option for Level-Up funding*
Training for Financial Institutions: Marketing, Monetization & Product Launch
CanAge has been awarded grant funding from ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) to develop key training resources for financial institutions to better understand how to support older adult clients. Key topics include recognizing the signs of clients who are victims of frauds and scams and working with older adult populations who may be experiencing cognitive decline, dementia, etc. In 2021, the Canadian Bankers Association launched a voluntary code of conduct called Voluntary Commitments and Codes of Conduct Code of Conduct for the Delivery of Banking Services to Seniors, or more commonly known as, the Seniors Banking Code. SEE: https://cba.ca/Assets/CBA/Documents/Files/Article%20Category/PDF/vol-seniors-en.pdf The training has been developed for front line employees at banks, credit unions, investment firms and all types of financial institutions. We are looking to now monetize and market this program as the capacity-building component of our grant.
Engaging the older adult workforce - CanAge
CanAge is a Canadian partner to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) on several initiatives, including their Living, Learning, and Earning Longer (LLEL) program. https://www.aarpinternational.org/initiatives/future-of-work/living-learning-and-earning-longer, which has international reach. As lifespans continue to extend, and people are at risk of outliving their retirement savings, CanAge is looking to engage Canadian employers in a meaningful way to bridge the gaps and barriers that exist for older adult workers who wish to work beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. We would love to engage several groups of students to consider the socio-economic impacts that an older workforce can bring to Canadian employers. A key part of our mandate is also to combat ageism, as many Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies fail to address age as a factor. The intersection of age and other factors can disproportionately impact one's ability to learn, earn and thrive.
Website and Material Translation Project
In Canada, there are a growing number of languages that are spoken in homes and in communities. While the Census 2021 data is not yet available with updated information, the 2016 Census has provided indications of growth in several key languages including: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Russian, even though these may not be at the same pace. SEE: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/as-sa/98-200-x/2016010/98-200-x2016010-eng.cfm As an organization dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of all Canadians as we age, we would also like to be as diverse and inclusive as possible. In addition to full translation in French, CanAge would appreciate the opportunity to work with translation students to also make its resources available in these other languages. Students may also have future opportunities to provide ongoing future translation of materials and website content.
LMS System - Security Sweep and Recommendations
CanAge is building out a training program for financial institutions (FIs) including banks, credit unions, financial planners, and other employees within this space. We've opted for an LMS suite that has the flexibility we need to scale our training offerings, but we want to ensure that we're able to apply the right kind of infrastructure and security to ensure that the environment is well-protected against attacks. We are not collecting a ton of data, but we will collect user data (names, emails, branch locations, etc.) and we want to be able to provide assurances to the FIs that their employee data is as safe as it can be. This project was funded through a grant from Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) through this solicitation. https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/Oca-bc.nsf/eng/ca02429.html Note: Data must be stored on Canadian-based servers.