Sunshine Coast Communities Respond to Federal Ageism Consultation
Ageism is a hot topic of discussion. Ageism (Butler, 1969) refers to the negative attitudes, stereotypes, and behaviors directed toward older adults based solely on
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Resource Spotlight: “Understanding Social Isolation and Loneliness (2022)” and “An Examination of the Social and Economic Impacts of Ageism” (2022)
–Submitted by April Struthers, Regional Mentor – Sunshine Coast The Pender Harbour Health Centre and the Sunshine Coast Community Response Network (CRN) utilized the following
Fear Ageism, Not Aging!
— Submitted by Gabi Townsend, Coordinator, Victoria Community Response Network (CRN) Reprinted with permission. This article was originally published in the December/January/February 2022-23 edition of
CRN’s At Work
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie CRN Sponsors Seniors Christmas Party The CRN team is hard at work preparing for a Christmas party for the community’s
Provincial Learning Events on Winter Hiatus: Register Now for January 2023!
We are officially on winter break! Whether you were a volunteer presenter or a guest at one of our free webinars, thank you for your
Campaigns and Professional Development Events
International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3, 2022, Worldwide Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992, the International Day of Persons with
Ageism is Rife in Society—So How Do We Fix It?
By Margaret Coates, Coordinator, Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society Note: This opinion piece was originally published in the Burnaby Now on Sept. 29, 2022. As I
CRNs At Work
APNI CRN Celebrates Seniors’ Birthdays Together The South Asian APNI CRN had a lively celebration for 75 senior member (of the Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre)
Volunteer of the Month: Margaret Little, Coordinator, Fort St. John CRN
“I talk fast. Is that okay?” (We were okay.) Margaret Little is a bit of a pioneer. For decades, she’s advocated for services and supports
BC CRN Spotlight: Valerie Waymark, Provincial Coach Consultant
Content trigger warning: This article mentions suicide and talks about grief from traumatic, sudden loss. Behind every successful sports team and athlete, there is a
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