BC CRN Board Members and Mentors Announcements
BC CRN wishes to thank our outgoing members and welcome two new Board Members and one Mentor. Board Member Updates With heartfelt thanks
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JQT Seniors Initiative Training Workshop
The Jewish Queer Trans Seniors Initiative is offering a free online training workshop, scheduled for February 19, 2025 from 9am-12pm PST. The goal of this
Financial Abuse Investigators Gather for One-Day Conference
On November 19, the Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) hosted a Financial Abuse Investigators conference in Langley. The invitation-only event was attended by over
Whistler Dementia Project a Success
Engaging people living with dementia in stimulating and meaningful activities provides opportunities for independence and a sense of self. After a successful pilot project, “Making
Overcoming Ageism in Canada Takes Another Step Forward
Fighting ageism in Canada and beyond has been a long, drawn-out campaign. In August 2024, the draft of an international convention on the human rights
Emergency Preparedness for Winter: Assess, Plan and Prepare
According to the Canadian Red Cross, older adults are most at risk during emergencies. Ice and snowstorms, power outages, flooding, inadequate housing and the inability
New Year Brings New Opportunities for BC CRN
Happy New Year everyone! January 1 marks the nine month point in my tenure as Executive Director for BC CRN. Thank you to everyone who
CRNs in the Community: Finishing the Year and Spreading Holiday Cheer
Feature photo credit: Logan Lake CRN – Seniors Coffee Social As winter settles over the province, our CRNs are busy delivering educational workshops and hosting
How to Use AI for Research on the Internet
In the third part of our series on artificial intelligence (AI), we look at ways to use AI to help you research subjects. It has
Winter Celebrations from Around the World
British Columbia is a beautiful mosaic of people from around the world, exposing us to other cultures, including their winter celebrations. These festivities not only
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