BC Seniors Advocate Reports on Ageism, Seniors’ Abuse, 2025 Initiatives
Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate, was the guest presenter for BC CRN’s January Provincial Learning Event webinar. A knowledgeable and longtime expert on the topics
Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate, was the guest presenter for BC CRN’s January Provincial Learning Event webinar. A knowledgeable and longtime expert on the topics
On November 19, the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) hosted a Financial Abuse Investigators conference in Langley. The invitation-only event was attended by over
Engaging people living with dementia in stimulating and meaningful activities provides opportunities for independence and a sense of self. After a successful pilot project, “Making
Fighting ageism in Canada and beyond has been a long, drawn-out campaign. In August 2024, the draft of an international convention on the human rights
According to the Canadian Red Cross, older adults are most at risk during emergencies. Ice and snowstorms, power outages, flooding, inadequate housing and the inability
While many Canadians watch Hallmark Movies with loved ones while wrapping gifts, vulnerable adults are facing poverty, hunger, loneliness and past trauma over the holidays.
Holiday shopping can be fun, yet stressful. Shopping from home can make light of the work. Before you start, read our tips to avoid online
The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is held annually on December 3 to “promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support
Intimate partner violence affects people of all ages and it can look different at each stage of life. Seniors face unique challenges, often complicated by
Each November, Canadians pause to honour our military veterans, recognizing the immense sacrifices made by those who served in times of war and peace. While