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What really matters at the end of life?
At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect and love.
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10 Interior communities receive age-friendly grants
Ten communities in the Interior of BC committed to Age-Friendly Communities.  Grants received through UBCM’s Age-Friendly Communities Grant program.  We
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Embracing community helps us live longer
“Loneliness kills. It’s as powerful as smoking or alcoholism.”  Embracing community is good for your health no matter what age
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Gardens and Us
What are the success factors for creating an intergenerational garden? See our Age-friendly Communities Garden Guide, developed as part of
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Older Canadians on the Move
New report on the diverse transportation needs of older adults. ElderConnect will help local communities navigate and connect around these
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The 4 Pillars of Embrace Aging
As mentioned in the previous post, research indicates that taking a preventative approach and focusing on the social determinants of health can help people achieve an optimal level of health and
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Aging and Living Well
The good news is... we are all living longer. By 2038, people 65 and older will represent a quarter of
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The Power of Connection
How we connect is really important- sending a simple letter in the mail can touch someones day! Great little video
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ElderConnecting the dots.
“Jill’s” parents, Mr. and Mrs. “Ross”, followed their retirement dream and moved across the country. But when her dad died
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