21 Jul Rural seniors learn to take charge of their health
The Southern Labrador Development Association recently hosted an ABC Health Matters workshop through the Activate Learning program....
Health Literacy Blog Posts
13 Oct Rural seniors learn practical health advice ahead of Health Literacy Month
North River 50+ Friendship Group is a social group for seniors aged 50+ who are looking to connect and socialize with likeminded seniors....
03 Oct Understanding how health literacy impacts your health
Six in 10 Canadian adults cannot adequately manage their health, and senior Canadians and Canadian adults with less than a high school diploma are even more at risk....
25 Apr The relationship between nutrition and learning
When people follow a healthy diet, they can focus and self-regulate better, leading to greater success in achieving their educational goals....
04 Oct How health literacy training is helping YWCA St. John’s better serve its clients
YWCA St. John’s recently worked with ABC Life Literacy Canada on train-the-trainer activities through the Activate Learning program....
27 Sep 6 health literacy tips for Canadians
October is Health Literacy Month, which aims to bring attention to the importance of making health information easy to understand, and making the health care system easier to navigate....
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
13 May The importance of health literacy during a pandemic
With so much information being shared on the internet and on social media, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. ...
25 Feb New literacy and essential skills program targets Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted at 07:00h in Activate Learning, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Health Literacy Blog Posts, Skills for Success Day, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Activate Learning is a new program focused exclusively on supporting and empowering the population of Newfoundland and Labrador....
27 Sep Health literacy still an issue in Canada
October is Health Literacy Month. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 60 per cent of Canadian adults and 88 per cent of seniors are not health literate....