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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

[News] Pet project: animal companionship important for B.C.’s older adults

Click HERE to read the full articleAs people enter their golden years, it can be as good a time as any to add companionship in life in the form of a furry friend.Maybe you are still agile and active,

[News] North Shore Seniors' Health Expo returns with valuable insights and support for aging

Click HERE to read the full articleThe North Shore Seniors' Health Expo, presented by Hero Home Care, is set to transform the West Vancouver Community Centre and Seniors' Activity Centre into a compr

[News] Maple Ridge senior keeping music alive with his luthier skills

Hundreds of people looking for a good bargain came down to the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre on May 4 for the community garage sale event.More than 20 tables worth of stuff filled the event room

[Article] How Non-Profits Can Save Money on Marketing

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[News] 1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan

1 million seniors can now access services under the Canadian Dental Care PlanFrom: Health CanadaNews releaseMay 1, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Government of CanadaStarting today, the first one million s

[News] Affordable, accessible homes coming for seniors in Elkford

Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new development.“These accessible and adaptable homes will

Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place

About this consultationThe purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, q

What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024

What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the U.S., als

Red Dress Day Event May 05

Click HERE to learn moreRed Dress Day Event | May 5, 2024 between 10 am to 3:30 pmJoin Us in solidarity to honour our missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls this year by hanging a red dress