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CANADA | Oct 08, 2026

[Article] Mental health doesn't retire

Originally published: Oct 7, 2026October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme from the World Federation for Mental Health, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, is about listening to people who've been there.For a lot of older adults, that kind of conversation doesn't come e

Free Online Seniors Safety & Personal Planning Workshops Fall 2024

Click HERE to learn moreAs fall approaches, it’s the perfect time to invest in your personal growth and well-being. Seniors’ Health and Wellness is thrilled to offer two FREE online workshop serie

[News] Healing Systems

How recognizing trauma in ourselves, other people, and the systems around us can open up new pathways to solving social problems

[Blog] Home vs. centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: How do they stack up?

For people living with heart disease, a tailored combination of emotional support, exercise training and promotion, education, and risk management may be added to their recovery and prevention plan

[News] Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors Day

Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors DayNEWS PROVIDED BY Seniors for Climate, BC-HubAugust 19, 2024 12:00 ESTVancouver, BC - August 19, 2024 - As National Seniors Day approac

[News] Social prescribing: why purpose is good for your health

The power of social prescribing – helping patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community resources and activities – is increasingly backed by scientific studies.

[News] Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada

Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.

[Article] WHO promotes social prescribing to improve health and well-being in the Western Pacific

WHO emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants to enhance health and well-being.

[News] B.C. supports seniors aging at home with new virtual service

Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home.“Seniors prefer to live

[Report] British Columbia’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy

Last updated on July 26, 2024British Columbia’s updated Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDF, 3.1MB) sets a path to reduce overall poverty by 60%. The strategy also sets a road map to reduce child pove