Fountain of Health Thrive

01/30/2026

We’re excited to share a new series of FREE online webinars from the Fountain of Health, in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

✨ NEW: Kindness – How Self-Compassion Improves Wellbeing
Learn how small, practical acts of self-kindness can strengthen mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Offered on multiple dates-including a French session-to fit your schedule.

🗓️ Upcoming dates at 12:00 pm:
• February 4, 2026
• March 26, 2026
• May 5, 2026
• June 4, 2026 (French)
• June 15, 2026

🧠 The Art and Science of Aging Well
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm
A thoughtful and practical session exploring how we can age well - mentally, emotionally, and physically.

👉 Registration is FREE
🔗 www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals

(or scan the QR code on the poster!)

Whether you’re joining for yourself, a loved one, or your work in the community, we hope you’ll join us and spread the word!
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

01/13/2026

It looks like Dick Van D**e is following the THRIVE Approach!

Dick Van D**e recently turned 100! Here are some of the things he attributes to his longevity:
🕺Move
🤪Play
👉Do new things
🤣Laugh
🫂Connect
🎶Sing
🐶Spend time with pets/animals

What's one thing on that list that you will try this year?

This is lovely video from 2024 features Dick Van D**e dancing and kibbitzing with Chris Martin. It's a heartwarmer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4OlL0OpbW8

01/09/2026

Happy New Year! What better way to start 2026 than with a new series of webinars?
Join us for our new session, Kindness: How Self-Compassion Improves Wellbeing.
There is also still space in our Art and Science of Aging Well.
For more details and to register, visit: www.fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals

Thank you to Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for your continued support!

12/24/2025

12/09/2025

Looking for non-alcohol drink options this holiday season? These look delicious.

12/09/2025

Can you support the work of the NS Centre on Aging?

We are looking for individuals interested in long-term care to participate in a focus group. We would like your thoughts on a short video about our research on long-term care staff. For more info, please see below. Contact arcltc@msvu.ca, or 902-457-5529

09/11/2025

We know how important social connection is to thriving as we age. Consider joining this important session to learn more about recently developed clinical guidelines to address social isolation.

You can feel lonely in a crowd. You can feel invisible in a waiting room.

*Only one week away!*

Social isolation and loneliness aren’t just personal, they’re real public health challenges.

On Sept 18, 2025, join us for a unique symposium that shares new clinical guidance, and explores how we prepare the next generation of professionals to recognize and respond to SIL among older adults.

In person + online | Free registration

Register Now! https://qr-codes.io/GmGpJM

09/05/2025

Our next THRIVE with Self-Compassion is Monday! Hope to see you there.

08/18/2025

Have you been thinking about attending one of the Fountain of Health's free, virtual sessions? Now's the time to register. Check out the details here or register directly: https://fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

08/01/2025

Be kind…to yourself

07/03/2025

Reading benefits our mental health, brain health, and social connectivity! This new research certainly aligns with our THRIVE Approach to Wellbeing.
The short video explaining the value of reading is well worth the watch.

What a fascinating study!

For those of us who are avid readers of fiction, we have another great reason for sneaking in another chapter throughout the day...it's good for our mental, brain and social health.

According to The Queen's Reading Room study, "Not only is reading a magical, joyous experience, it turns out that it’s also good for our health!"

Learn more about the study and watch a short video that describes their top five findings: https://thequeensreadingroom.co.uk/the-queens-reading-room-study/