Day: January 15, 2021

Care to Chat returns February 11th! “Putting Seniors and Families First”

The COVID crisis makes us find new and better ways to keep resident-family connections strong BCCPA and EngAge BC are pleased to announce our next installment of the popular Care to Chat speaker series, titled “Putting Seniors and Families First.” Along with seniors living in care, families have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions on visitation in […]

EngAge BC Member, Charles Manor, Teams up with Local Middle School for Pen-Pal Project

Image: Shelby Thom/Global News Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts of social isolation have been challenging for seniors across British Columbia. In efforts to create connection and community, amid public health restrictions, EngAge BC member, Charles Manor has teamed up with local KVR Middle School to pilot a pen-pal program. The initiative, which was originally […]

Researchers want to hear from carers of people who are LGBTQI2S and living with dementia

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and Egale Canada would like to speak to unpaid, primary carers of people who are LGBTQI2S and living with dementia. Participation in this study involves a three-hour time commitment, including attending an introductory meeting and a two-hour focus group (to take place virtually). In appreciation of participation, focus group […]