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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

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[Survey] Aging rights are human rights

We are looking for participants for a research study on human rights. We are looking for older adults, organizations, industry partners and decision makers in your area.Participations includes:Consent

[Blog] Being one with nature: The effects of forest therapy

Fresh air, rich soil, bustling wildlife, and trees, trees, and more trees. Being in a forest environment can have us feeling one with nature and miles away from the concrete jungles in which many of us live. To be more exact, currently, over 4 billion people across the world call cities home – a stark change from the smaller community-based living that was dominant throughout much of our history (1).

[News] New Horizons in Medicine: Why Art, Science, and Nature Might Be What the Doctor Orders

Julia Hotz is a solutions focused journalist based in New York. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Scientific American, The Boston Globe, Time, and more. She helps other jour

[News] The Importance of Play for Adults

Playing is just as important for adults as it is for children. Among its many benefits, adult play can boost your creativity, sharpen your sense of humor, and help you cope better with stress.

[Focus Group] Community is Medicine!

We’re conducting focus group discussions to inform the development of a new online tool that will help people in your community get connected to social supports, volunteer opportunities and more thr

[News] NIA announces the launch of Pension Centre of Excellence

NIA announces the launch of Pension Centre of Excellence

[Survey] Caregivers Survey: Access to Long Term Care

The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from family caregivers about their experiences helping a loved one access publicly-funded long-term care in B.C. Please take this short online survey

[News] Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2025: Understanding, preventing, and supporting those affected

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Canada. It is a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease, understanding its impact on individuals and families, and exploring ways to reduce the risk of developing the condition. This month serves as an important reminder to educate ourselves, support research, and take action to promote brain health at every stage of life.

[News/Video] 'Men's Shed' providing a supportive space for Innisfail men

The group Men's Shed Canada is providing spaces for men to bond over their life experiences, socialize and work on projects that benefit their communities.

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