BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Laura Stovel, Revelstoke CRN’s Coordinator
Meet Laura Stovel, the Revelstoke CRN Coordinator. Don’t let her quiet and unassuming veneer fool you. She’s a passionate advocate for the senior residents, working
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Tech Tips: What is AI and Should We Be Worried?
It seems every time we turn on the news, there’s a mention of artificial intelligence – or AI. Tech Tips will discuss AI in our
CRNs in the Community: BC Elders Gathering, BC Day, Aging Mindfully, More WEAAD and Education
July and August saw many of our Mentors and Coordinators taking vacations while others were winding up busy spring schedules. But even as they were
Tech Tips: How to Reset the Password on Your Computer or Browser
Every so often, we just blank on our passwords. With so many accounts online, it’s a wonder we can recall any. We will start with
CRN 2024 Fellowship Awards to BC Youth Engaged in Seniors’ Issues
In celebration of International Intergenerational Day, several CRNs offered Fellowship Awards for prize-winning student essays about seniors’ issues, specifically adult abuse, neglect and self-neglect. Creston,
6 Ideas for National Truth and Reconciliation Week 2024
Feature image credit: NorthernFalcon – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 From September 23-30, Canada will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Week. It culminates on September
BC CRN Spotlight: Sandi McCreight, Castlegar Coordinator
Castlegar CRN Coordinator, Sandi McCreight (photo credit: S. McCreight) Like many BC Community Response Network members from small communities, Castlegar CRN Coordinator, Sandi McCreight,
Emergency Preparedness: Keep Seniors Safe During the Hottest Months
According to the Canadian Red Cross, seniors are most at risk during emergencies. Natural events, such as wildfires, heat waves and other disasters can severely
CRNs in the Community: Featured WEAAD Events 2024
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and it is the highlight of the year for us at BC CRNs. All throughout the
AGM Announcement: Board of Directors Update
Board of Directors update announced at the BC CRNs Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2024: We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to outgoing
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