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CANADA | Oct 02, 2024
[Survey] Seeking feedback on social isolation and loneliness guidelines
Click HERE to ParticipateStudy Title: Assessing the Feasibility, Relevance, and Impact of New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older AdultsInvestigators:Nick UbelsBette Watson-BorgDr. David ConnWhy am I being asked to participate in this study?In the wake of the onset of the
READ MORE[News] Affordable, accessible homes coming for seniors in Elkford
Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford will soon have access to 25 affordable rental homes with construction underway on a new development.“These accessible and adaptable homes will
Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place
About this consultationThe purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, q
What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024
What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the U.S., als
Red Dress Day Event May 05
Click HERE to learn moreRed Dress Day Event | May 5, 2024 between 10 am to 3:30 pmJoin Us in solidarity to honour our missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls this year by hanging a red dress
Emergency Preparedness Week Public Webinar
Click HERE to registerEmergency Preparedness Week is May 5 to 11.Join the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness staff for a 45-minute webinar on May 9 to learn about three steps to pr
Heat and Wildfire Season Preparedness Webinars for Non-Profit Organizations
Register for the urban community webinar or the rural/remote community webinarVCH and Fraser Health's Healthy Environments & Climate Change teams have partnered to offer two webinars for comm
[Article] Used flip phone program gives seniors a lifeline during emergency season
With the help of used flip phones, seniors are staying connected and informed during crises. The program boasts around 75 enrolled seniors. Desert Sun provides not only flip phones but also preparedne
[Article] Advocates Call For Tax Breaks For Single Seniors As Cost Of Living Rises
Click HERE to read the full articleAdvocacy group recommended 5 tax breaks to finance committee memberSome B.C. seniors who used to rely on a spouse or partner to afford the basics and now live alone
[Article] How to make conversations with aging parents a little less awkward
Click HERE to read the full articleTalking to aging parents and family members about their future can be tricky, but Megan Johnson says the sooner, the better.The Halifax-based research facilitator, 3
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