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CANADA | Nov 21, 2024

The Social State of Giving

New patterns in the ways supporters of different generations choose to give, share, and interact with causes they care about

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[News] Knowledge mobilization project aims to create dementia-inclusive communities

Click HERE to learn moreA team of researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are rolling out a knowledge mobilization (KM) project, which aims to creat

[News] Vancouver senior gets affordable housing at North Arm Co-op

The opening of a new housing co-op is always cause for celebration. One person is celebrating more than most.Last June, Olga Riabova was the first member to move into North Arm Housing Co-operative. L

[Article] Billions to be announced for housing construction in federal fiscal update, says source

The fall fiscal update, to be presented Tuesday by the federal finance minister, will include billions of dollars in loans and direct funding for the construction of affordable housing, a senior gover

Frailty Prevention and Reduction Survey

Survey OverviewThe Ministry of Health (the Ministry) is developing a strategy to support frailty prevention and reduction among community-dwelling adults aged 50 years and older in British Columbia. 

Holiday Special! Recipes From the Heart Cook Book!

Looking for a gift idea for this holiday season? Gift family and friends “Recipes from the Heart”, a book full of stories to warm the heart and recipes to fill the belly. Take a peek at Mom’s

[News] New long-term care home coming to Prince George

More people in Prince George will have access to long-term care as Providence Living and Northern Health prepare to build a new care home with 200 beds.“As people age, they need access to compassion

[News] Call for Proposals! Seeking presenters for Everybody Belongs 2024

Calling workshop facilitators, activists, educators and artists in the field of disability rights! Seeking presenters for Everybody Belongs 2024, a 3-day conference on community inclusion. Details her

[News] Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health Developing 3 New Clinical Guidelines

Over the span of 20 years, with the support of leading experts in older adults mental health across Canada, the Coalition produced several clinical guidelines to help support health care professionals

[News] Creating 'centres of excellence' will help improve senior care in hospitals, says health minister

Health Minister Tom Osborne announced new initiatives to improve access to health care for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador's major hospitals, but says it will take time before goals are realized.

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