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CANADA | Nov 22, 2024

[ News] Cost of living pushing seniors back into workforce, B.C. non-profit says

Vancouver’s surging cost of living is having yet another unintended consequence — a growing number of seniors looking to get back into the workforce.

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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

Behaviours in Dementia Guidelines

Prioritization Survey now open!CCSMH is creating new guidelines on the topic of behaviours in dementia. The co-chairs of this guideline (Dr. Dallas Seitz, University of Calgary; Dr. Jennifer Watt, Uni

Social Isolation and Loneliness Project: Your Insights Needed!

Your Insights Needed!  (Before March 1st)The Social Isolation and Loneliness Project is seeking input from health and social service providers who work with older adults in Canada. The focus of this

Vantage Point Survey: BC Non-Profit Network

Vantage Point is exploring the feasibility of a “BC Non-Profit Network.” The primary objective of this project is to understand if there is willingness and support from non-profits across BC for t

Application Open: Pro-bono Consulting for Non-Profits

Build Capacity. Make an Impact.Do you want to do more for those you serve, but have limited time, people and funds? If you are a small to mid-size non-profit and need assistance with strategic, market

Survey: Help address social isolation and loneliness in older adults

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH) is developing guidelines to support health and social service providers to recognize, assess and find ways to reduce social isolation and lonel

Seniors Resource Fair - Feb 22, Vancouver

Seniors Resource FairWEDNESDAY, FEB 22, 20239:30 AM -11:30 AM, Location: Thunderbird Community Centre, 2311 Cassiar St, Vancouver, BCWe believe that seniors should have the ability to live their best

New Aging 2.0 Website

A whole new way to approach growing old.Aging2.0 strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities related to aging. Their international, interdisciplinary and inter

New voluntary standards released for long-term care homes devastated by the pandemic

Promised new national standards for long-term care homes in Canada have now been published — part of Ottawa's attempt to avoid a repeat of the alarming death tolls in long-term care homes that mar

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