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CANADA | Dec 04, 2025
[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)
After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receiving grocery deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she preferred volunteers leave items
READ MOREBC Provincial Summit on Aging 2022: Teaser Sessions
As a sneak preview for the upcoming BC Provincial Summit on Aging on April 28 & 29, 2022, this Fall we will be hosting a series of 60-minute virtual international keynotes and discussions that you
Project Impact Healthy Aging
Project Impact Healthy Aging is a developmental evaluation course that helps agencies in the CBSS sector in B.C. to develop the ability to do credible self-studies of their impact, and to see and co
Back-to-School with Canada HomeShare: Intergenerational Living Embraced by Students and Older Adults
This year, back-to-school for many post-secondary students and older adults across Canada looks different. Canada HomeShare, an intergenerational housing program that addresses social isolation by b
Human Rights Watch research on the impact of heat on older people and people with disabilities in British Columbia
Recent heat waves in the western Canada province of British Columbia have left hundreds dead, and older people and people with disabilities are at a high risk. According to British Columbia’s Chie
Connecting 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:Â 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
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