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CANADA | Nov 29, 2024
[News] 2025 BC Rual Health Awards
 2025 BC Rural Health Awards, aims to honour our rural physicians, communities and residents.   The BC Rural Health Awards are to recognize and honour rural physicians, communities and residents for their inspiring contributions to improving health across rural British Columbians.Do you know of a
READ MOREThe 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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Volunteer Engagement during COVID-19: The Wellness Centre’s Story in Hard-hit Quebec City
 The community Wellness Centre in Quebec City adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and held onto volunteers, despite the challenges that the pandemic as brought. This article, from Volunteer Vibe, highligh
AGE-WELL invests over $10 million in 22 new research projects
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life) is pleased to announce funding for 22 new research projects that leverage techno
Earthwise’s Garden Buddies cultivates lasting friendships
Earthwise Garden Buddies is a gardening together program that reaches out to seniors who live at home and would like to continue gardening for health and enjoyment. Volunteers are paired up with senio
Postcards from kids in Aldergrove to uplift isolated seniors amidst COVID
United Way Lower Mainland (UWLM) has launched an Intergenerational Postcard Club this August, where handwritten correspondence will be the main mode of communication and kids are matched with older pe
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