When Local Won’t Do: Referrals for Vulnerable Adults in BC
Hundreds of adults in BC use services that help them with quality of life: meal services, seniors’ centres, day programs and more. But when an
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Fraud Prevention Month: Basic Safety Tips
Fraud prevention starts with education. It’s difficult to remember all the schemes that fraudsters try and that’s why it’s good to start with a few
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
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
Fraud prevention awareness is increasingly important for older adults who may be vulnerable if pressed by hard-sell tactics or feel embarrassed when they realize they’ve
Campbell River’s Community Response Network and White Cane Club Form Important Relationship to Support Low, No Vision Adults
One afternoon in November 2022, the Campbell River Community Response Network (CRN) and its coordinator Cheryl Stinson conducted a presentation at the public library to
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
CRN’s At Work
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Katzie CRN Sponsors Seniors Christmas Party The CRN team is hard at work preparing for a Christmas party for the community’s
CRNs At Work
APNI CRN Celebrates Seniors’ Birthdays Together The South Asian APNI CRN had a lively celebration for 75 senior member (of the Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre)
Volunteer of the Month: Margaret Little, Coordinator, Fort St. John CRN
“I talk fast. Is that okay?” (We were okay.) Margaret Little is a bit of a pioneer. For decades, she’s advocated for services and supports
BC CRN Spotlight: Valerie Waymark, Provincial Coach Consultant
Content trigger warning: This article mentions suicide and talks about grief from traumatic, sudden loss. Behind every successful sports team and athlete, there is a
