New Report Explores Ways to Prevent Financial Mistreatment of Older Adults
Financial mistreatment is one of the most common, yet least visible forms of abuse experienced by older adults. Among other things, it can undermine a
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Making Room for Everyone: LOVE CRNs Expand Into Three Communities Across B.C.
By Cathy Holmes, Regional Mentor for Vancouver Island Central & South We are thrilled to welcome the Southern Vancouver Island LOVE Community Response Network (CRN),
Celebrating Lois Halko’s Lifetime of Service to Sparwood
After seven years helping the Sparwood Community Response Network (CRN) bring people together to prevent adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect, Lois Halko is stepping down
Free AI Learning Program Launches Across Canada
Canadians who want to better understand artificial intelligence (AI) will soon have access to a free AI learning program through the Government of Canada’s new
How CRNs Prevent Abuse Before It Happens
By April Struthers, Director of Knowledge Exchange, Research & Learning If CRNs don’t provide direct services, what exactly do they do? Community Response Networks play
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Ishita Khosla, Regional Mentor for Fraser Valley West
For Ishita Khosla, strong communities are built through relationships. Much of her career has been focused on helping people feel more connected to where they
Upcoming Nidus Personal Planning Presentations
Want to learn more about personal planning and Representation Agreements? Nidus is offering free presentations for anyone interested in planning for the future and ensuring
Frauds and Scams in 2026: What You Need to Know
Fraud continues to affect people across Canada. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported approximately $351 million in fraud losses during the first
What’s Not ‘Right’ About My Age? Taking a Hard Look at Internalized Ageism
Ageism is often discussed as something that happens to older adults. It can appear in the way people are spoken to, assumptions about their abilities,
Beyond Evacuation: Protecting Older Adults During Emergencies
By Eva Navrot, Regional Mentor for Cariboo Chilcotin & ESS Responder The wildfire season has been particularly aggressive and complex this year, leading to many evacuations
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