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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 MOREConnecting Families: Affordable high-speed Internet for low-income seniors and families (Aug 11, 2021)
On August 11th, 2021, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors announced the second phase of the C
Giant Jenga puzzle built by Coquitlam Men’s Shed Society a win-win for mental health
Originally posted at: https://www.tricitynews.com/local-news/giant-jenga-puzzle-built-by-coquitlam-mens-shed-society-a-win-win-for-mental-health-4180180
A project to build a giant Jenga puzzle to he
Home and Independent Living (HaIL) Training Program
People in B.C. now have more support to start a career working with seniors with the launch of the Home and Independent Living program.
“I encourage people who are seeking a new and rewarding caree
A provincial evidence-informed approach to supporting people experiencing bereavement in British Columbia
Does your organization provide bereavement services? Have you provided these services during the COVID-19 pandemic?
You are invited to participate in a survey about how bereavement services for Brit
Are you a Frontline Health Care Worker? Would you like to participate in a study?
We are looking for frontline health care workers in BC involved with care work for the last 6 to 12 months to participate in a study about the impact of COVID19 and their employment experience, health
Bridging the age gap, together
There’s an old saying that ‘age is just a number’ yet, all too often, it needlessly drives a wedge between generations due to ageist pre-conceptions.
The truth is that, when younger and older p
Canadian Donors Giving More to Charity
Article originally published at: https://afpglobal.org/news/canadian-donors-giving-more-charity
Canadian donors gave almost $1000 to charity, on average, according to the 2021 What Canadian Donor
BC Seniors Week Profile: Muhammad, 90
In our fourth and final post of our first-ever Seniors of B.C. series, focusing on older adults who live, work and play in B.C., meet Muhammad, who is 90 years old and from Vancouver.
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BC Seniors Week Profile: Brenda, 69
In our third post of our Seniors of B.C. series focusing on seniors who live, work and play in B.C., we would like to introduce Brenda. Brenda is 69 years old and resides with her husband in McLeese L
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