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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[News] Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada
Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.
[Article] WHO promotes social prescribing to improve health and well-being in the Western Pacific
WHO emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants to enhance health and well-being.
[Participation Opportunity] Canadian Human Connection Conference Call for Abstracts
Deadline extended for abstract submissions to August 31st!
[News] B.C. supports seniors aging at home with new virtual service
Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home.“Seniors prefer to live
[Report] British Columbia’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy
Last updated on July 26, 2024British Columbia’s updated Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDF, 3.1MB) sets a path to reduce overall poverty by 60%. The strategy also sets a road map to reduce child pove
[News] Canadian seniors are getting a top-up to old age benefits. How much?
"On July 29, eligible seniors aged 65 to 74 years were to receive a maximum monthly amount of up to $718.33" Benefit payments for Canadian seniors are going up slightly in a scheduled increase as reti
Help Us Shape the Conversation Around Social Prescribing!
Please take a few moments to fill out our idea submission form. Your feedback will guide our agenda and ensure that the series addresses the most relevant and impactful topics.Click HERE to take the
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.
Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions
Article on the needs of caregivers and the benefits of social prescribing
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