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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

[Open Call for Members] Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council

The Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Interim Community Leadership CouncilHelpAge Canada and its partners are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Canadian Community-Based

[Call For Presentations] BC All Together Symposium (ATS)

Click HERE to learn moreAll Together Symposium (ATS) brings together diverse organizations and communities from across British Columbia to highlight innovative approaches that focus on integrating th

[Survey] Are BC’s organizations ready to support the social and physical health of adults 55+?

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY - Ten survey respondents will receive a $100 gift card of their choice!You're invited to help answer an important question about our sector: Are BC’s organizations r

[Month-Long Event] Okanagan Embrace Aging Month

The Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention is delighted to co-sponsor with Interior Savings Credit Union and Interior Health to bring the Annual Okanagan Embrace Aging month

[Survey] Jewish Queer Trans Seniors Outreach Survey

The JQT Seniors Initiative is a Community Response Network of Jewish, LGBTQ+ and seniors healthcare organizations, spearheaded by JQT Vancouver (a volunteer-run Jewish queer trans nonprofit) since

[News] Vancouver Primary Care Network (PCN) Steering Committees

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please go to https://vancouverdivision.checkbox.ca/Patient-Partner-Application--- Feb-2024 by end of day Friday March 1st, 2024

[News] Mother Tongues, Memories, and Movement: Inside a Culturally Appropriate Program for Immigrant Seniors

Click HERE to read the full articleThe Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society (Gaia Cares) operated a weekly wellness program for Chinese-speaking seniors. The organization facilitates activities su

[News] Loneliness among seniors is a global threat. This advocate is pushing for a local solution

Loneliness among seniors is a global threat. This advocate is pushing for a local solution

[News] The Economic Costs of Family Caregiving

Studies show that solutions to reduce the impact on the economy and on the financial lives of caregivers are needed.