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CANADA | Jul 07, 2026

[News] Approving access to over-the-counter hearing aids

SummaryAdults 18 and older in B.C. with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescriptionHealth Canada-approved over-the-counter hearing aids will be available through retail stores and online sellersThe change will provide a new layer of support through dev

What is Java Social? - Join The Introductory Webinar July 3!

[Webinar] What is Java Social? Introductory Webinar: Spread happiness, end lonelinessDate: July 03 - 12:00pmREGISTER HERE

[Event] Empowering Choices for Healthy Aging (Chilliwack)

Older adults are invited to this public event to learn more about home health, social prescribing, falls and injury prevention, and advanced care planning.Registration is not required — just drop in

Fraser Health Virtual Health Preferences and Access Survey

Join the Virtual Health Preferences and Access Survey! Fraser Health is conducting a survey to learn more about how adults aged 19 and older within the Fraser Health region use virtual health care. W

[Article] Celebrating AccessAbility Week with Improvements in BC Parks

To celebrate National AccessAbility Week this year, we’d like to share recent accessibility upgrades in BC Parks. Accessibility improvements are an important part of our Commitment to Inclusion an

[News] Penticton BC Seniors Week Schedule

We are so excited about this year’s line-up and to welcome you with a wide variety of events! All ages welcome to join in as Penticton celebrates BC Seniors Week with a full week of exploring the ar

[News] Get active celebrating BC Seniors Week in Richmond

Join the celebration with the City of Richmond and its community partners for BC Seniors Week from Monday, June 3 to Sunday, June 9. This year’s Seniors Week theme, “Active Aging,” focuses on th

[News] Plenty of fun planned for B.C. Seniors week in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows

Seniors have been instrumental in building the communities we live in and enjoy. That’s why during the first week of June, we will be celebrating and honouring their many contributions to our societ

[News] What aging in place can look like: Golden Girls and NORCs

More Canadian seniors are choosing to avoid institutional living in favour of ‘aging in place.’ CBC’s Christine Birak breaks down why seniors are making this choice and what some alternatives lo

[Radio] Advice on advocating for Canadian seniors

CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn takes your questions about seniors' rights, and how to advocate for older Canadians.Click HERE to listen