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CANADA | Dec 07, 2023

[Report] Housing Solutions Lab

The Housing Solutions Lab released their report from their recent open house engagement. The project focuses on creating a roadmap for solutions for older adults who are interested in housing options like home sharing, or renting secondary suites or coach houses in single detached homes on the Nor

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Expanded drug coverage will help thousands of people in B.C. and save money

Thousands of people in British Columbia will benefit from BC PharmaCare’s new and expanded coverage of medications used to treat alcohol-use disorder, vision loss, childhood growth failure and lysos

Province supports cost-free flights for medical services in East Kootenays

People throughout the East Kootenays will have continued access to health-care services in Kelowna through cost-free travel with the Province providing $300,000 to support Angel Flight East Kootenay (

People encouraged to prepare for floods, wildfire risks due to anticipated heat

With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.Environment and Climate Change

Walking soccer? New program for seniors kicks off in North Vancouver

It wasn't long ago when James Stitchman would watch his adult son play soccer.But thanks to a new walking soccer program on Vancouver's North Shore, Brendan Stitchman is now watching his dad play."I h

Seniors Advocate Visits North West B.C.

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terra

Seeking Presenters for OACAO 2023 Annual Conference

The OACAO Conference Planning Committee would like to invite leaders, educators, researchers, managers, seniors, and students to submit a proposal for presentation at our 50th Anniversary conference,

Long COVID Survey

Consent FormInvitation and Purpose: Researchers with Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia are collaborating with Family Caregivers of BC and the Post-COVID Interdisciplinary

CIHR-IA Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Everyone deserves a healthy experience of aging and care that meets them where they are. The CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) has launched a five-year plan to reframe what it means to age, refocus

National Impact Challenge 2023

National Impact Challenge 2023Bold Innovations for LivingJoin the conversation at #AWSEImpact2023Are you a startup or community-based/youth-serving organization thinking of applying? Register today 

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