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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREChallenge accepted: How to support older adults aging in place through a more sustainable long-term care model
October 01, 2020Â - Ottawa, Ontario
Canada is facing an unprecedented shift in its demographics as older adults are expected to represent 25% of our population by 2050. "If given the choice, an over
Updates on Federal Supports for Charities and Nonprofits
Oct 21, 2020: As charities and nonprofits continue to serve their communities while managing the impacts felt from the COVID-19 crisis, rising cases across the country spell the onset of a second wave
Scams targeting seniors compounded during pandemic - Older and Wiser series
An ongoing issue for most of us is dealing with scams and fraud, but for seniors it can be especially difficult. Also, while scams and fraud are always a concern for seniors, the pandemic has resulted
Speech from the Throne – Minister of Seniors Update
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On Sept 23, 2020. the Government committed to action on critical issues for seniors in the Speech from the Throne. This will include:
Increasing Old Age Security once a senior turns 75, and bo
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we look at aging
OLDER AND WISER:Â Pandemic changes how we look at aging.
Oct. 1 is the International Day of Older Persons and the theme this year is: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Aging? But why t
Celebrating 10 years: COSCO Seniors' Health & Wellness Institute Society
From a single workshop on Falls Prevention to 44 sessions on topics ranging from health and wellness to practical information about financial and legal issues, COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness has
Tofino launches new rec program for seniors
Tofino’s recreation programmer Pam Zwicker created a new COVID-19 safe program for seniors under the banner W.A.V.E.S., which stands for “Wellness Activities for Valued and Extraordinary Seniors
Opinion: A resilient recovery starts in our backyards and on our doorsteps
Opinion: A half century ago, most single-family homes were occupied by families of four. Today, a majority are occupied by couples and solos. Solos are, in fact, the fastest growing household. If 10 p
New navigation centre to support people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver
The Province and City of Vancouver are partnering to launch B.C.’s first-ever “navigation” centre to help people who are experiencing long-term homelessness and require supports.
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