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CANADA | Aug 18, 2026

[Info Bulletin] Supporting evacuees update & More support for people affected by wildfire smoke

Originally published: Aug 15, 2026 from two news announcements from Government of BCSupporting evacuees updateMore support for people affected by wildfire smokeSummary of important information below.Supporting evacuees updateAccommodation continues to be available for people evacuated who need it.A

[Campaign] Global Intergenerational Week (April 24-30, 2026)

This year's campaign will take place from 24th to 30th April, 2026!This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships. Whether you're an indiv

[Summary] Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’ Home and Community Care

Health Research BC is investing $6.3 million over three years to advance research that will help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and live healthier, more independent lives. The A

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retire

[Participate] Evidence-Informed Guidance for Volunteer Engagement in Pandemic Response

Join our new exciting research study: Evidence-Informed Guidance for Volunteer Engagement in Pandemic ResponseWe are currently looking for people with experience with volunteering, or volunteer engage

[Study] Extreme Heat May Speed Up Aging in Older Adults

Raising concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the molecular level

[Article] Old Age Security – A century of active policy design

Old Age Security (OAS) and its companion program, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) serves a dual purpose: to provide a base level of income as older adults transition out of the workforce and to

[Report] Monitoring Seniors Services 2025

The Monitoring Seniors Services report focuses on key services in the province that fall under the Advocate’s legislated mandate. It highlights where seniors’ needs are being met and where impro

[Recreation] One chord at a time: Community ukulele program builds connection for people living with dementia

Over 700,000 people currently live with a neurocognitive disorder or dementia in Canada. With 61% of them living in a community setting, there is a growing need for equitable, person-centred engagemen

[Article] The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers

Computer simulations suggest a better quality of life and big savings over an Alzheimer's drug