Addressing the loneliness problem
Why looking for alternatives to living alone can improve quality of life By Rebecca Frederick Loneliness and social isolation are two of the most significant issues facing older adults. In fact, the proportion of Canadian seniors who reported feeling isolated often or some of the time more than doubled in 2021 (37 per cent), compared […]
Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair early bird rates end on July 1st!
Are you thinking about exhibiting or sponsoring this fall? Join the Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair as an exhibitor or sponsor on November 5-6th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. This event brings together BC’s seniors living and care communities to showcase the best products and services available for older adults, alongside organizations who specialize […]
Introducing the Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair Website
This November 5-6th, EngAge BC is producing the Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair. This 2-day event will bring together B.C.’s seniors living and care communities to the Vancouver Convention Centre to showcase the very best products and services available for older adults, alongside organizations who specialize in serving the personal health and wellness needs […]
Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair – Postponed to Fall 2022
In consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have decided to postpone the Seniors Living Expo + Job Fair until the fall of 2022. About the Seniors Living Expo + Job Fair Targeting seniors 60+, as well as their families and caregivers, the Seniors Living Expo & Job Fair expects to attract more than 20,000 […]
Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair coming to Vancouver, Nov. 21-22, 2020
For Immediate Release Rising tide of seniors, with one in four Canadians over 65 by 2030 Vancouver, B.C. (December 5, 2019): A “rising tide of seniors” and the resulting labour shortages facing the seniors’ care sector will both take centre stage at the first Seniors Living Expo and Job Fair, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, November 21-22, […]
EngAge BC: It’s here
At BC Care Providers Association’s 42nd Annual Conference last month, before a crowd of 500 delegates and exhibitors, Daniel Fontaine announced the establishment of EngAge BC, a new operating arm of the Association with its own brand and mandate. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of EngAge BC. “The seniors living and wellness sector […]
