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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

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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.

[Research Opportunities] Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) Initiatives

Help drive innovation! Get involved with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) initiatives and research to help us answer some of the most challenging questions facing an aging population

[News] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University and RTOERO are hosting a Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.The first award ($1,000) will be presented to an und

2024 CBSS Sector Summit: Presentation Proposal Invitation (deadline EXTENDED to November 4, 2023)

Applications are now open to submit a proposal for a workshop or lightning round presentation!DEADLINE EXTENDED to NOVEMBER 4, 2023! In 2024, community organizations who are making a difference in th

Focus Groups for Breaking Barriers: Empowering Primary Care Providers to be Instigators of Change in Hearing Health Care Practice

Focus Groups for Breaking Barriers: Empowering Primary Care Providers to be Instigators of Change in Hearing Health Care Practice The Breaking Barriers research team is inviting you to take part in a

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