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CANADA | Mar 26, 2025

[News] Thriving in 2025: 5 ways to stick with your health goals

As we usher in a new year, many of us are inspired to embrace positive changes, especially when it comes to our health. For older adults, maintaining and improving health is a worthy and achievable goal. Whether you're aiming to boost your energy levels, enhance mobility, or feel your best, here are some tips to help you stick to your health goals in the coming year.

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[Blog] How to challenge ageism in our everyday lives

Ageism affects everyone. By breaking down stereotypes, we can create a world where everyone feels valued and respected,

[Blog] Home vs. centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: How do they stack up?

For people living with heart disease, a tailored combination of emotional support, exercise training and promotion, education, and risk management may be added to their recovery and prevention plan

[News] Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors Day

Seniors in BC Urged to Take Climate Action on National Seniors DayNEWS PROVIDED BY Seniors for Climate, BC-HubAugust 19, 2024 12:00 ESTVancouver, BC - August 19, 2024 - As National Seniors Day approac

[News] Social prescribing: why purpose is good for your health

The power of social prescribing – helping patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community resources and activities – is increasingly backed by scientific studies.

[News] Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada

Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.

[Article] WHO promotes social prescribing to improve health and well-being in the Western Pacific

WHO emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants to enhance health and well-being.

[News] B.C. supports seniors aging at home with new virtual service

Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home.“Seniors prefer to live

[Report] British Columbia’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy

Last updated on July 26, 2024British Columbia’s updated Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDF, 3.1MB) sets a path to reduce overall poverty by 60%. The strategy also sets a road map to reduce child pove

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