Predatory Lending Spells Financial Abuse for Seniors
Running short of cash can happen to the best of us, especially when emergencies arise. But when seniors, immigrants or vulnerable people turn to instant
Category: Prevention & Awareness
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Volunteers Play a Vital Role in Supporting Older and Vulnerable Adults
Every year, during National Volunteer Week, Canada takes a moment to honour and recognize the selfless contributions of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy
Advance Planning Clinics Educate 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors
A new program offered by Seniors First BC and QMUNITY provides legal clinics to help 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors create advance planning documents to ensure their rights
Aging Vibrantly Podcast Tackles How to Recognize and Prevent Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario is producing a series of podcasts called Aging Vibrantly: Conversations to Empower Seniors. Episode 6 features BC CRN Board Member, Gloria
Transgender Seniors Fear Abuse in Care Facilities
Bill C-16 enshrines the rights of transgender and gender-diverse people in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Passed in June 2017, it has become part of
Top 5 Tips to Review in Fraud Prevention Month
Sadly, older adults often can be victims of financial abuse and fraud. They may be convinced to give money or account access to people who
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
Financial Abuse Investigators Gather for One-Day Conference
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
Whistler Dementia Project a Success
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
Overcoming Ageism in Canada Takes Another Step Forward
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
