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Senior Peer 1 to 1 Support Program
If you, or someone you know is 55+ and experiencing: • Loneliness and isolation • Loss & grief • Health related challenges and aging...
Sep 17, 2020
Senior Services Directory
The 2021-2022 Senior Services Directory, created by the Seniors Serving Seniors Association of British Columbia, is now available The...
Sep 2, 2020
What to do After a Loved One Passes Away
Service BC has launched a new website with resources for after a loved one passes away including: •How to honour someone's wishes & get...
Jun 30, 2020
Website for Victoria Seniors made by Local Seniors
Local Victoria seniors have created a website, wellandtrulygrey.com, for other seniors. We love the initiative!
Jun 24, 2020
Free Aging and Health Management Programs
Self-Management BC, run by the University of Victoria's Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, runs free programs in a number of Vancouver...
Jun 17, 2020
SeniorsBC.ca
Did you know that the Government of British Columbia has set up SeniorsBC.ca to help older adults to find resources for planning and...
Jun 10, 2020
Book Recommendation
What have you been reading during the lockdown? Share your book reviews and recommendations with us! Thank you to seniors101.ca for...
Jun 9, 2020
Getting Food During Lockdown: Affordable Meal Services in Victoria
For many of us, this pandemic has become a time to get creative at home and try out new recipes, but there are other options out there if...
May 6, 2020
Local Mental Health Resource Booklet
“We can’t let social distancing become isolation” – Health Minister Adrian Dix. March 26/20. If you want to help the seniors you know,...
Apr 15, 2020
Safe Seniors, Strong Community
Available by simply dialing 211, the Safe Seniors program provides support and resources to older adults living at home who are isolated...
Mar 31, 2020
UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Protect Yourself From Fraud
Andrea and Katie, law students at UVic, recently worked with Saanich Volunteer Services Society and Pro Bono Students Canada to produce a...
Feb 10, 2020
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