Transgender Seniors Fear Abuse in Care Facilities
Bill C-16 enshrines the rights of transgender and gender-diverse people in the Canadian Human Rights Act. Passed in June 2017, it has become part of
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BC CRN Spotlight: Alison Leaney, Advocate, Educator and Change-Maker
Alison Leaney has been a formidable advocate and public educator for the prevention of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults for over three decades.
BC CRN Spotlight: Introducing Dr. Balbir Gurm, Board Member
Dr. Balbir K. Gurm, a life-long student and enthusiastic educator, is one of BC CRN’s newest Board Members. She is a nursing instructor in the
Top 5 Tips to Review in Fraud Prevention Month
Sadly, older adults often can be victims of financial abuse and fraud. They may be convinced to give money or account access to people who
CREA Calls for Project Grant Proposal Submissions
The British Columbia Council to Reduce Elder Abuse (CREA) is now calling for Capacity Building grant submissions for the 2025-2026 term and invites all current
CRNs in the Community: That’s a Wrap, Let’s Start the New Year
January has been surprisingly dry and sunny for our many communities across the province; offering a great view of the planetary alignment. It’s always good
BC Seniors Advocate Reports on Ageism, Seniors’ Abuse, 2025 Initiatives
Dan Levitt, BC Seniors Advocate, was the guest presenter for BC CRN’s January Provincial Learning Event webinar. A knowledgeable and longtime expert on the topics
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
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
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