Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights!
In Canada, Diwali starts on October 28, 2024. The Festival of Lights is a five-day celebration known as the most popular and elaborate event of
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BC CRN Spotlight: Introducing Gurmit Sandhu, Board Member
BC CRN recently welcomed Gurmit Sandhu to the Board of Directors at the June 2024 AGM. Gurmit brings over 15 years of education and experience
CRNs in the Community: Summer Celebrations and Fall Presentations
As the days begin to cool and shorten and summer gives way to fall, our CRNs are refreshed and busy with new events and workshops.
A UN International Convention on the Human Rights of Older Persons: Why It’s Imperative
All people are entitled to human rights. Meanwhile, older people experience poverty, inadequate housing and discrimination when seeking healthcare services in the community and in
Is it Clutter, Collecting or a Hoarding Disorder: Causes and Helpful Resources
Many people have treasured collections, gathering items to display that reflect their interests. Others just have too much stuff and live in a disorganized mess.
Intergenerational Relationships: An Antidote to Ageism in Canada
When the United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO) released the landmark Global Report on Ageism in March 2021, they declared combating ageism as
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
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
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