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
Story and Images Submitted by Maryann Baker, Shuswap CRN The South Shuswap Community Response Network, in partnership with Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre, held their
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
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
Our CRNs have been busy this February putting their hearts into showing their communities how much they care. Activities this month included care packages to
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
Alison Leaney has been a formidable advocate and public educator for the prevention of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults for over three decades.
Dr. Balbir K. Gurm, a life-long student and enthusiastic educator, is one of BC CRN’s newest Board Members. She is a nursing instructor in the
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
The British Columbia Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) is now calling for Capacity Building grant submissions for the 2025-2026 term and invites all current
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