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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

[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else

Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of

[News] ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk

ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo NordiskJune 1 – 30, 2024Together we move!Get ready to participate this June to get active, connect with others and help your community be crowned

[News] Expanded Adult Day Program Supports South Asian Surrey Seniors

Expanded adult day program supports Surrey seniorsLearn More:To learn more about the B.C. seniors’ guide, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/about-seniorsbc/guide/bc-seniors-gu

[News] SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance

Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for families and seniors with low incomes who are receiving a rent subsidy t

[Article] Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety o

[Article] 2024 Polytechnic Showcase spotlight: How Sheridan is leveraging AI for improved elder care

Click HERE to read the full articleFrom improving healthcare to confronting climate change, polytechnics have a front-row seat to industry’s most pressing talent and productivity challenges. Ahead o

[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

[Impact Story] TAPS Program Sparks Joy and Connection Among Older Adults

United Way BC’s Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) enriches the physical and mental well-being of older adults through a range of therapeutic physical and recreational activities, acc