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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] 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
[ News] Men's Shed's Movement Fights Lonliness
Men's Shed's Movement Fights Lonliness
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
[News] Jasper Joins Alberta’s Social Prescribing Initiative for Seniors’ Welfare
Click HERE to read the full articleIn a significant stride towards enhancing the quality of life for seniors, the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Development Department has become part of an ambi
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