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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024

Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024

To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.

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[News] Effort underway to bring Men’s Shed movement to Salmon Arm

Roy Reinmuth has seen first-hand how the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with being part of a Men’s Shed can improve one’s mental health. Prior to moving to Salmon Arm in September 202

[News] Men’s Shed Opens on Semiahmoo Peninsula

A group that formed to help men to get together and work on projects – while also socializing – is getting underway on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Men’s Shed, a social group that has been establish

[News] Squamish Men's Shed Society: #SeniorSpotlight

Entering his golden years, Donald Lawton faced a daunting challenge of rediscovering his self-worth and identity post-retirement. Having dedicated his life to serving as an Anglican Priest followed by

[News] Social networks are key to good health. That has some doctors seeking strategies to cure loneliness

Posted: Dec 19, 2023According to a recent poll of people in more than 140 countries, almost a quarter of the world's population — or about one billion people — feel lonely. The survey wasn't as

How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

[News] An intergenerational classroom is bridging generation gaps

An intergenerational classroom is bridging generation gaps

[Research Opportunity] Caring for Older People Living with HIV in LTC/AL - Research study participation

Older Adults with HIV/AIDSThe Fraser Health Authority’s Long-Term Care and Assisted Living (LTCAL) Research Unit is seeking participation in a CIHR-funded research study: Caring for Older People Li

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