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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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#LoveAllAges Photo Contests

About the ContestAs one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit social enterprises with over 115 years of care delivery experience, our SE Health team takes pride in our work's impact on how we live and

Seeking New Members of OSA Council of Advisors

In early March, the office will open applications to British Columbians 55+ who are interested in becoming members of the Office of the Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors (COA). The COA is an engage

Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementia

Researchers at the University of Calgary are starting a national project to try to get more insight into the brain as people age.The CAN-PROTECT project, led by Dr. Zahinoor Ismail, begins Wednesday

Prescribing nature: the restorative power of a simple dose of outdoors

The health benefits of green or blue prescriptions are many and there are calls to integrate them more into routine careIn my mid-20s, I undertook the quintessentially Australian rite of passage of mo

ParticipACTION wants to hear from you! (Win a $50 gift card)

We want to hear from you!As someone who is involved in the physical activity sector, your opinion matters to us. Please take our short survey (less than 10 minutes) about your experience with Particip

BC Seniors Advocate New Report

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie presented at 1 p.m. February 23rd on the release of her new report “We Must Do Better: Home Support for B.C. Seniors”. The report calls for a fundamental rest

Survey deadline extended! Have your say on the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism

Survey deadline extended: 8 March 2023 (Wednesday)Since the publication of the UN Global report on ageism, the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism has worked to spark a worldwide conversation on ageism

Healthy Aging Hiring

Regional Community Developer, Fraser Health RegionAbbotsford, BC, CAThis role is place based and requires the the successful applicant to reside in the Fraser Health Region and be integrated in the co

2026 Census of Population Content Consultation

Before each census, Statistics Canada initiates an extensive consultation program that allows data users and interested parties across Canada to share their views on both the content and dissemination

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