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
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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
Holiday Hampers, Free Meals, Warming Centres and More: Resources for Vulnerable Adults
While many Canadians watch Hallmark Movies with loved ones while wrapping gifts, vulnerable adults are facing poverty, hunger, loneliness and past trauma over the holidays.
Online Shopping Scams: 6 Tips for Staying Safe this Holiday Season
Holiday shopping can be fun, yet stressful. Shopping from home can make light of the work. Before you start, read our tips to avoid online
CRNs in the Community: Learning Events and Community Connections Galore
Outside, October has flown by and November continues to darken and cool – even time itself took a fall back, but the number of learning
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