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CANADA | May 08, 2024
[News] 'A dream': New affordable rentals opening for senior artists in New Westminster
Click HERE to read the full articleIt's a creative housing idea for local artists.New affordable rental units are opening for seniors who devoted their lives to the performing arts. Senior artists like former DJ Ellie O’Day.“Most people in the arts realize by the time they hit their 50s that the
READ MORESeniors, people with disabilities to benefit from improved home adaptation program
The Province, through BC Housing, has made a number of improvements to a program that helps seniors and people with permanent disabilities or diminished abilities with the cost of making adaptations t
Government of Canada supports the official launch of the United Way’s Healthy Aging CORE resource hub
On April 8th, 2021, Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, took part in a virtual event with the United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM) for the official national launch of Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborativ
Avoid coronavirus scams: What you need to know
The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted a number of online schemes.
Coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19) is dominating the news and sending people across the globe into panic. Of course, it was on
WHO launches Global Report on Ageism
The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, pri
Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Stanford Social Innovation Review, has launched a series of essays exploring innovations that bring together older and younger generations. Published in partnership with Encore.org and the Eisner
Port Hardy Council to Nominate Glynn for the Order of British Columbia
Port Hardy Senior Citizens' Society President, Rosaline Glynn has been nominated for the Order of British Columbia. Unanimously endorsed by Port Hardy's Community Consultative Committee, she has been
Ottawa invests in virtual care in BC and PEI - February 2021
February 11, 2021: The government of Canada announced investments in virtual care for the provinces of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Patty Hajdu (pictured), minister of health, signed off
COVID-19 has significantly increased the use of many technologies among older Canadians: poll
From Facebook to food delivery apps and fitness trackers, older Canadians have upped their use of many technologies and online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new AGE-WELL poll conducted by
Free energy reduction tools for income-qualified individuals: Energy Conservation Assistance Program and Community Partners Offer (FortisBC, BC Hydro)
The Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) offered by Fortis BC and BC Hydro is a valuable opportunity for low-income households to save money on home energy costs while also making their homes
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