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From a single workshop on Falls Prevention to 44 sessions on topics ranging from health and wellness to practical information about financial and legal issues, COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness has grown to become a vital information link for seniors across the province. We are also immensely

Choose to Move, a free, evidence-based approach supports seniors, would like you or someone you know, to become more active and socially connected for better health and mobility. There are both online and COVID-safe in-person programs launching across the province over the coming few weeks. This

Tofino’s recreation programmer Pam Zwicker created a new COVID-19 safe program for seniors under the banner W.A.V.E.S., which stands for “Wellness Activities for Valued and Extraordinary Seniors”. In partnership with the Pacific Rim Hospice Society and funded by a $25,000 grant from the Government

Opinion: A half century ago, most single-family homes were occupied by families of four. Today, a majority are occupied by couples and solos. Solos are, in fact, the fastest growing household. If 10 per cent of single-family homeowners were encouraged to add a suite or laneway home, it could

The Province and City of Vancouver are partnering to launch B.C.’s first-ever “navigation” centre to help people who are experiencing long-term homelessness and require supports. Quick Facts: Two navigation centres were announced as part of Budget 2020 with a provincial investment of $1.5 million

The community Wellness Centre in Quebec City adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and held onto volunteers, despite the challenges that the pandemic as brought. This article, from Volunteer Vibe, highlights how the centre adapted, mitigated risk, continued with volunteer engagement, provided volunteers

AGE-WELL NCE Inc. (Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life) is pleased to announce funding for 22 new research projects that leverage technology to address the needs and challenges of older adults and their caregivers. The total investment

Earthwise Garden Buddies is a gardening together program that reaches out to seniors who live at home and would like to continue gardening for health and enjoyment. Volunteers are paired up with seniors, and together they work on new or existing gardening projects at the senior’s home, bond over a

United Way Lower Mainland (UWLM) has launched an Intergenerational Postcard Club this August, where handwritten correspondence will be the main mode of communication and kids are matched with older pen pals. For the full News story, see the attached website link.

Affordable Seniors' Housing vacancies available: If you are finding managing your own home more than you can manage or would enjoy the companionship of others and support of having meals provided, then Vancouver Abbeyfield House may just be what you are looking for. Abbeyfield House, a seniors' home