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Canada’s Minister of Seniors takes aim at social isolation

This week Hon. Filomena Tassi, Canada’s recently-appointed Minister of Seniors, helped to raise public awareness on the health impacts of social isolation by promoting online resources prepared to help seniors get more involved in their communities. “Canadians benefit from having a dedicated representative for seniors issues at the Cabinet table, alongside the Prime Minister, the Minister of Health […]

Give a senior in care the “Gift of Time” to show your holiday spirit #giftoftime

BCCPA’s province-wide radio campaign to raise awareness of seniors social isolation December 1, 2017 (Burnaby, BC) – BC Care Providers Association (“BCCPA”) are keeping with tradition by reminding British Columbians that during the festive season they reach out to elderly family members or friends who are living alone or in a care home by giving […]