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Across Canada, 2.6 million adults aged 20 plus live with a diagnosis of heart disease. This means that heart disease affects a staggering 1 in 12 (1).

Did you know that 45% of dementias could be delayed or prevented? In this 5-minute video, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Anthony Levinson describes what dementia is and the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to it.

Did you know falls are seen as a serious public health issue? It’s not surprising when we consider that falls significantly contribute to deaths resulting from accidental injury (1). While anyone can take a tumble, different populations, such as those living within certain settings or with specific health conditions, face factors that increase their risk of experiencing falls and their potential consequences.

Unfortunately, as we age, we can become targets for financial fraudsters. However, the good news is that you can significantly reduce your risk by being aware and taking a few precautions. This blog post will arm you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and protect your hard-earned money.

In early 2023, the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience released a report entitled Building the Cybersecurity and Resilience of Canada’s Nonprofit Sector: A Vision and Strategy for the Sector.

🔍 Key Discussion Points: ✅ The urgent housing crisis for seniors and the rising cost of living ✅ How the SHINE Program and SAFER Program support vulnerable seniors ✅ The importance of BC housing file numbers and how to apply ✅ The impact of low-income realities on senior housing and gover

Thank you to those who participated in United Way BC Healthy Aging’s Enhancement Grants Information Session held on February 6, 2025. Below you can access the Information Session Recording and Slides.

United Way BC’s Better at Home program has been recognized by Healthcare Excellence Canada as a leading model for enabling aging in place for older adults in BC!Better at Home transforms the way we support seniors, offering a range of services such as light housekeeping, grocery assistance, prepar

To support the shift in United Way BC Healthy Aging's Priority Populations, and in alignment with Healthy Aging’s new Program & Service Design Model, please find a working draft of the Theory of Change (TOC) to assist agencies in service delivery to vulnerable seniors in BC.Please note: This