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61 per cent of elderly want a jab now
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61 per cent of elderly want a jab now

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  • December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Perhaps it was the reassurance of the first, chipper, elderly patients in Britain who spoke about their experience that has made the difference. Perhaps, as the coronavirus pandemic casts its longest shadow…

Family Caregivers survey on COVID-19 impacts goes to Dec. 18
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Family Caregivers survey on COVID-19 impacts goes to Dec. 18

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  • December 11, 2020December 14, 2020

Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) wants to reach the 1.3 million family and friend caregivers in British Columbia to provide information on the critical role they play in our provincial…

Highs and lows in two major reports on BC seniors
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Highs and lows in two major reports on BC seniors

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  • December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released two comprehensive reports that track the performance of BC’s long term care facilities and monitor seniors services. They report system improvements as well as…

Significant percentage of Canadians plan Christmas travel
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Significant percentage of Canadians plan Christmas travel

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  • December 7, 2020

From “Let it snow” to “Let it end”. From “Hang a shining star upon the highest bough” to “We’ll have to muddle through, somehow.” This year, as with everything, COVID-19…

Islanders’ mental health takes heavy COVID-19 hit
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Islanders’ mental health takes heavy COVID-19 hit

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  • December 6, 2020

A BC-wide “COVID-19 SPEAK” survey of people’s experiences during the pandemic has confirmed what many Vancouver Island residents already know – mental health has taken a significant hit. COVID-19 SPEAK…

There’s help for seniors facing a lonely Christmas
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There’s help for seniors facing a lonely Christmas

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  • December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

London Drugs is bringing back its popular Stocking Stuffers for Seniors’ holiday donation drive, which provided gifts to more than 20,000 seniors across Western Canada in 2019. The simple gesture…

Aging causes anxiety, some take it in stride
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Aging causes anxiety, some take it in stride

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  • September 28, 2020

As Canada’s Baby Boomers get older, more and more Canadians are being exposed to the practical realities of aging. A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute, looks at…

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Seniors Serving Seniors is seeking private pay service providers for seniors

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  • September 19, 2020September 24, 2020

Do you know a house cleaner, cook, gardener, handyman, hairdresser, foot nurse or a companion who works well with seniors? Are you a service provider looking for more income? Do…

Share your pandemic care home experiences with BC’s Seniors Advocate
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Share your pandemic care home experiences with BC’s Seniors Advocate

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  • September 18, 2020September 19, 2020

The BC Seniors Advocate has taken to the air waves to urge BCers to participate in a survey that explores the impact on seniors living with the visit restrictions in…

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Do you know a house cleaner, cook, gardener, handyman or a companion who likes working with seniors? Seniors Serving Seniors in Victoria is looking for paid service providers to refer to seniors who need help at home. Click here for more information.

 

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