Advance Care Planning: If Not You, Who?
Imagine not being able to speak for yourself in a health care emergency. Who would you choose to speak for you? Who would you trust?
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Social Prescribing: the Non-Clinical Approach to Improving Health
Social prescribing is a relatively recent term for making connections to activities and services that help improve the social determinants of health, challenging many people.
When Local Won’t Do: Referrals for Vulnerable Adults in BC
Hundreds of adults in BC use services that help them with quality of life: meal services, seniors’ centres, day programs and more. But when an
Action and Advocacy at Local CRNs
March was a month of action, education and outreach. We heard from CRNs about advocacy meetings, a first-of-its-kind resource guide and ways to connect with
Top 10 Frauds: Grandparent, Romance, Investment Scams, and More!
Rounding out our month of fraud awareness is a series of top fraud scams reported to the RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Investments,
What Spoofing Means and How to Stay Safe
Spoofing is when a fraudster disguises an email address, sender name, phone number or website address to fool you into thinking you are communicating with
6 Tips for Stronger Passwords: Protect Yourself Online
It can be so annoying when you get that darn computer message: you need a stronger password. But one breach can be costly, time-consuming and
Fraud Prevention Month: Basic Safety Tips
Fraud prevention starts with education. It’s difficult to remember all the schemes that fraudsters try and that’s why it’s good to start with a few
It’s Not Right! Elder Abuse Protection Workshop March 7th
It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Families for Older Adults, is a dynamic workshop on March 7, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm that
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
Fraud prevention awareness is increasingly important for older adults who may be vulnerable if pressed by hard-sell tactics or feel embarrassed when they realize they’ve
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