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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

[News] Alzheimer Society of BC: National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week 2024We are joining organizations across Canada to celebrate the 24 million volunteers who make a difference in communities across the country. Learn about the volunteers who ch

[News] SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance

Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for families and seniors with low incomes who are receiving a rent subsidy t

[News] Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Advance Care Planning Day

Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care, has issued the following statement in recognition of Advance Care Planning Day on Tuesday, April 16, 2024:“Advan

Global Intergenerational Week 2024

Click HERE to learn moreSE Health is excited to lead Global Intergenerational Week 2024 in Canada. From April 24 to May 1, we are highlighting the importance of people of different ages coming togethe

[Article] Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety o

[Article] 2024 Polytechnic Showcase spotlight: How Sheridan is leveraging AI for improved elder care

Click HERE to read the full articleFrom improving healthcare to confronting climate change, polytechnics have a front-row seat to industry’s most pressing talent and productivity challenges. Ahead o

[Article] Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults

Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults

[Radio Article] A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers

A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers

[News] The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?