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CANADA | Jun 10, 2026

[Article] Building Resilient Communities Through Connection

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in their community navigating complex and declining health. They are the backbone of social support bolste

[Article] How to make conversations with aging parents a little less awkward

Click HERE to read the full articleTalking to aging parents and family members about their future can be tricky, but Megan Johnson says the sooner, the better.The Halifax-based research facilitator, 3

[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards

Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nomi

[Video] Staying Apart Together Project: Using CanConnect From CanAssist

"There is an ageist stereotype about older people’s capacity to understand and use new technology. These stereotypes are widely held and often internalized by older adults themselves. This video tel

Project Impact Healthy Aging Showcase 2024

Project Impact Healthy Aging Showcase 2024June 4, 2024 at Collingwood Neighbourhood House AnnexRegistration Required HereWe are excited you would like to attend United Way BC’s 2024 Healthy Aging

[News] Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research shows

Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research showsA study including 7,000 people age 55-plus found they're staying at home more and skipping restaurants, the gym and

[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else

Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of

[News] ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo NordiskJune 1 – 30, 2024Together we move!Get ready to participate this June to get active, connect with others and help your community be crowned

[News] Expanded Adult Day Program Supports South Asian Surrey Seniors

Expanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/bc-seniors-gu

[Article] B.C.’s Rural Communities Need More From Health Authorities: UBC Prof

Click HERE to read the full articleDr. Jude Kornelsen says transparency, communication needed to improve trust, effectivenessDr. Jude Kornelsen is looking to change the way health authorities in B.C.