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
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
Terrie joined the BC CRN as the Burnaby Community Response Network’s (CRN) Coordinator in March 2020. Back then, she had some extra time – her
A popular online seniors’ program has become a platform for Salmo retirees to bond over projects, discuss the issues of the day, and find new
Senior women who live alone can look forward to monthly luncheons to connect with other women. What began as a pilot program, the BC CRN-funded
Sometimes, the very people who need support can’t be reached due to homelessness or isolation, or both. This is a frequent challenge of the province’s
Castlegar CRN Through their Kootenay IRIS program, their dedicated team of volunteers, community partners, and staff continue to deliver fresh and
A partnership between the Cowichan Community Response Network (CRN) through Volunteer Cowichan, Island Health, Divisions of Family Practice, Our Cowichan Community Health Network, and Youth
An intergenerational arts and crafts project safely brought families, children, and seniors together and reinvigorated connections and relationships during the pandemic. The community of Kamloops,
Coastal Coalition CRN Congratulations to the Coastal Family Resource Coalition, host agency of the Coastal Coalition CRN, and the Pacific Rim Hospice Society on the
What happens when you start a substantial project in your community, spend months lining up resources, venues, and partnerships, and suddenly everything comes to a