Keeping Older Adults Safe from Abuse – New Pocket-Sized Resource Guide
Every adult has the right to live free from abuse and neglect. BC CRN, in partnership with Senior’s First BC, is pleased to announce that
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Social Prescribing: the Non-Clinical Approach to Improving Health
Social prescribing is a relatively recent term for making connections to activities and services that help improve the social determinants of health, challenging many people.
It’s Not Right! Elder Abuse Protection Workshop March 7th
It’s Not Right! Neighbours, Friends & Families for Older Adults, is a dynamic workshop on March 7, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm that
SAVE THE DATE | Feb. 27, 2023: Canadians Rally for “AGE with RIGHTS”!
On February 27, 2023, at 10 AM (PST), join the global movement that is bringing to life a binding human rights instrument to advance the
Neighbours Helping Neighbours in Elkford, BC
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains is the mining town of Elkford, BC, located 32 km, or a half-hour drive, north of Sparwood. (Sparwood is 42
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
BC CRN Supports Gluu to Help Make Tech Stick with Seniors: Complete a Short Survey and Receive a Free Workbook
Our friends at Gluu Society are sharing educational workbooks free of charge to help the seniors in your life learn tablet technology to stay connected.
Making Communities Safer with a Cup of Tea
Think about the last time you made yourself a cup of tea, or when you were offered one. Reflect on this moment: Who were you
The Isolation Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Social Determinants of Health
On March 18, people from Metro Vancouver and communities as far north as Prince Rupert were brought together through their common interest in learning more
