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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
READ MOREPeople encouraged to prepare for floods, wildfire risks due to anticipated heat
With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.Environment and Climate Change
Walking soccer? New program for seniors kicks off in North Vancouver
It wasn't long ago when James Stitchman would watch his adult son play soccer.But thanks to a new walking soccer program on Vancouver's North Shore, Brendan Stitchman is now watching his dad play."I h
Seniors Advocate Visits North West B.C.
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terra
Seeking Presenters for OACAO 2023 Annual Conference
The OACAO Conference Planning Committee would like to invite leaders, educators, researchers, managers, seniors, and students to submit a proposal for presentation at our 50th Anniversary conference,
Long COVID Survey
Consent FormInvitation and Purpose: Researchers with Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia are collaborating with Family Caregivers of BC and the Post-COVID Interdisciplinary
CIHR-IA Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Everyone deserves a healthy experience of aging and care that meets them where they are. The CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) has launched a five-year plan to reframe what it means to age, refocus
National Impact Challenge 2023
National Impact Challenge 2023Bold Innovations for LivingJoin the conversation at #AWSEImpact2023Are you a startup or community-based/youth-serving organization thinking of applying? Register today
Action and Advocacy at Local CRNs
March was a month of action, education and outreach. We heard from CRNs about advocacy meetings, a first-of-its-kind resource guide and ways to connect with older people in their regions.Feature image
Growing your own food: the power of a single seed
Growing your own food: the power of a single seedGuest post by Alexis Blueschke, RD, a public health dietitian for Interior Health.Have you ever planted a seed and watched it grow? Last year, I plante
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