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CANADA | Dec 04, 2025
[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)
After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receiving grocery deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she preferred volunteers leave items
READ MORE[Article] Building Connections: The Friendly Calls Experience
In times of crisis, the kindness and support of others can make a world of difference. The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls Program isn’t just about making phone calls – it’s about building mea
[News] Reframing Aging-Survey on Ageism
The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from British Columbians about their perceptions and experiences with ageism, particularly related to seniors. We want to know more about how people fee
[News] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology
Ideas of later life being a time of dependency and frailty are encoded in tech, says researcher
[News] Food Banks Canada Releases Hunger Count 2024
Food Bank Use in Canada - Buckling Under the Strain
[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences
Understanding the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers
[News] World's First Social Connection Guidelines Introduced
Individual and community guidelines for social connection introduced Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health
[Training] Maytree Policy School
Maytree Policy School Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024
[News] National Caregiving Strategy
Have YOUR say in the creation of a National Caregiving Strategy
[News] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and RTOERO are hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.
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