Intergenerational Relationships: An Antidote to Ageism in Canada
When the United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO) released the landmark Global Report on Ageism in March 2021, they declared combating ageism as
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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
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
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
Provincial Learning Event | Oct. 18, 2022: End Ageism Now!
Registration is now open for this session. Age is often used as an excuse to justify treating people unequally and limiting their opportunities for meaningful
BC CRN Spotlight: The Intergenerational Team of Alyssa Christenson, Mentor Liaison, and Jane Osborne, Regional Mentor – Central and North Vancouver Island
BC CRN’s team of Regional Mentors helps communities establish Community Response Networks (CRNs). Mentors provide ongoing support in the coordination of responses to abuse, neglect,
