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Hidden and Invisible: Seniors Abuse and Neglect in British Columbia

Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia

In this report, Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie details the results of a systemic review of seniors’ abuse and neglect in British Columbia. The review examined the protections that exist for B.C. seniors, the prevalence of seniors’ abuse and neglect, the method of reporting abuse and neglect,

Exploring the Experiences of Community-Dwelling Japanese-Speaking Seniors in Metro Vancouver

Tonari Gumi - Japanese Community Volunteers Association

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tonari Gumi - Japanese Community Volunteers Association has become increasingly aware of the isolation and disconnect experienced by the Japanese Canadian seniors living in Metro Vancouver. This awareness led to growing concerns about the potentially heightened needs of

The Caregivers’ Club

CBC Docs POV

The Caregivers' Club is a short documentary that follows three families caring for people living with dementia — their heartbreak, humour and frustration. It’s a devastating but ultimately inspiring journey thousands of families will be forced to take as Canada ages. 

Visioning the Future: First Nations, Inuit, & MĂ©tis Population and Public Health

National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health

Visioning the Future: First Nations, Inuit, & Métis Population and Public Health is a collaborative report offering a vision for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples’ public health. The commissioned report not only complements the Chief Public Health Officer’s 2021 public health vision

Hidden and Invisible: Seniors Abuse and Neglect in British Columbia

Office of the Seniors Advocate

In this report, Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie details the results of a systemic review of seniors’ abuse and neglect in British Columbia. The review examined the protections that exist for B.C. seniors, the prevalence of seniors’ abuse and neglect, the method of reporting abuse and neglect,

Heat Alert & Response Planning for Interior BC Communities: A TOOLKIT

Interior Health

The purpose of the toolkit is to provide community partners practical information and resources that will assist them in developing and implementing systems and strategies to respond to extreme heat, specifically in rural communities.

Website: HR Intervals

Impact Canada

HR Intervals has been developed for managers, employees, and board members who perform HR functions at nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to help nonprofit leaders better understand, address, and guide people management in their organizations. In addition to the content currently available, new re

Opioid Response Training for Community Organizations

St. John's Ambulance

Opioid poisonings are on the rise across Canada, and more communities are impacted by the crisis every day. The need for support is growing – especially in communities that are underserved by existing services. Many communities experience high rates of opioid use, but lack the support needed to m

COHO BC's Guide to Property Co-Ownership

COHO BC

Learn what to do and what not to do when it comes to collaborative ownership, a phenomenon that started decades ago and is making a comeback in recent years with the high cost of real estate and a growing sense of social isolation in society. Read the report here.

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