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CANADA | Apr 03, 2025
[Study] Examining the Impact of Remote Monitoring to Support Older Adults to Age-in-Place in British Columbia
The Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North at the University of Northern British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in British Columbia, and provincial health authorities, and supported by the United Way British Columbia, are
READ MOREPhilanthropic sector ‘relieved’ with key victory at Commons committee
It had been the most contentious language in a bill the sector had been told would embrace the “spirit” of legislation – Bill S-216 – that had passed the Senate and was at second reading in t
Government of Canada funds more than 3,000 projects across Canada to support seniors in their communities
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with COVID-19 related supports and benefits. As Canada emerges
Become a champion of elder abuse prevention
Every year, on June 15th, we all join forces to remind the world that human rights don’t get old.
As part of our campaign, we’re excited to annou
In the midst of high job vacancies and historically low unemployment, Canada faces record retirements from an aging labour force: number of seniors aged 65 and older grows six times faster than children 0-14
A person's age is closely related to the goods they consume and the services they need. For example, a young adult may be thinking about buying their first home or purchasing goods and services to mee
Celebrating Caregiver Awareness Month 2022
The month of May marks Family Caregiver Awareness Month! Each year, caregiver support organizations across Canada celebrate this important month with our Caregiver Aware 2022 campaign. This ye
Statistics Canada: Charitable donors, 2020
Total donation amounts reported by tax filers increased to close to $10.6 billion (+2.7%) in 2020, while the total number of donors decreased (-0.6%), continuing the decline that started in 2011. T
COURAGE conversation circles
The COURAGE team is interested in hosting a conversation circle (focus group) with 6-8 participants from BC. Compensation will be provided.
If your organization is interested in helping to facilitate
COURAGE: Action for Better Aging survey
What is COURAGE? COURAGE: Action for Better Aging initiative is a social movement for change to reimagine aging where older adults have choice, independence and quality of life. COURAGE is building a
Volunteer BC's National Volunteer Week Photo Contest
Send us photos that showcase the spirit of BC Volunteers – their empathy, compassion and generosity during these challenging times.
Don’t have any photos – send a screenshot of your virtual a
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