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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

Emergency Preparedness Week Public Webinar

Click HERE to registerEmergency Preparedness Week is May 5 to 11.Join the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness staff for a 45-minute webinar on May 9 to learn about three steps to pr

Heat and Wildfire Season Preparedness Webinars for Non-Profit Organizations

Register for the urban community webinar or the rural/remote community webinarVCH and Fraser Health's Healthy Environments & Climate Change teams have partnered to offer two webinars for comm

[Article] Used flip phone program gives seniors a lifeline during emergency season

With the help of used flip phones, seniors are staying connected and informed during crises. The program boasts around 75 enrolled seniors. Desert Sun provides not only flip phones but also preparedne

[Article] Advocates Call For Tax Breaks For Single Seniors As Cost Of Living Rises

Click HERE to read the full articleAdvocacy group recommended 5 tax breaks to finance committee memberSome B.C. seniors who used to rely on a spouse or partner to afford the basics and now live alone

[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