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CANADA | Apr 24, 2024
[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards
Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nominations in five categories and five regions of Canada until June 12, 2024. For individual volunte
READ MORE[Video] Staying Apart Together Project: Using CanConnect From CanAssist
"There is an ageist stereotype about older people’s capacity to understand and use new technology. These stereotypes are widely held and often internalized by older adults themselves. This video tel
Project Impact Healthy Aging Showcase 2024
Project Impact Healthy Aging Showcase 2024June 4, 2024 at Collingwood Neighbourhood House AnnexRegistration Required HereWe are excited you would like to attend United Way BC’s 2024 Healthy Aging
[News] Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research shows
Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research showsA study including 7,000 people age 55-plus found they're staying at home more and skipping restaurants, the gym and
[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else
Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of
[News] ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk
ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo NordiskJune 1 – 30, 2024Together we move!Get ready to participate this June to get active, connect with others and help your community be crowned
[News] Expanded Adult Day Program Supports South Asian Surrey Seniors
Expanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/bc-seniors-gu
[Article] B.C.’s Rural Communities Need More From Health Authorities: UBC Prof
Click HERE to read the full articleDr. Jude Kornelsen says transparency, communication needed to improve trust, effectivenessDr. Jude Kornelsen is looking to change the way health authorities in B.C.
[News] Alzheimer Society of BC: National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week 2024We are joining organizations across Canada to celebrate the 24 million volunteers who make a difference in communities across the country. Learn about the volunteers who ch
[News] SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance
Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for families and seniors with low incomes who are receiving a rent subsidy t
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