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
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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
CRNs in the Community: Chinese CRN Produces Profound Theatre on Elder Abuse
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), the most important event of the year at BC CRN. The Chinese CRN worked with MOSAIC
National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Time to Celebrate Culture that May Trigger Elders
National Indigenous Peoples Day was designated as an annual celebration of culture and heritage across Canada. But the day may be a painful reminder of
Tech Tips: How to Zoom the Screen on Your Computer or Device
Most websites are formatted to display in an ideal size for the general user and esthetic appeal. Some websites show up with really small words
BC CRN Spotlight: Sandy Zeznik Receives Seniors’ Advocate Appreciation Award
Cranbrook CRN Coordinator, Sandy Zeznik (centre), receiving certificate of appreciation for past service from BC Seniors’ Advocate Dan Levitt (right), joined by East Kootenay MLA
CRNs in the Community: Accolades, Honours and Education
CRNs in the Community: Accolades, Honours and Education May was a month blooming with community events and a few more of our Mentors and Coordinators
Advance Care Plans for 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors is Critical
Advance care planning (ACP) is a well-considered plan expressing a person’s wishes in the event of an accident or illness that leaves them unable to
BC CRN Spotlight: Surendra Handa Celebrates 50th Anniversary with APNI Seniors
Birthday and anniversary celebrants at APNI CRN in February 2024. Surendra Handa and wife Sanyogita pictured centre, holding the mic and a card. (Photo credit:
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