Seniors Services Society Related News Items

Seniors Services Society Annual Theatre Fundraiser will once again take place on JUNE 10th at the Historic Bernie Legge Theatre in Queens Park, New Westminster.

Related News Items and Society Newsletters

Excerpts from recent news articles related to older adults and links to the complete articles.

February 5
Ombudsperson Kim Carter released the reports on her ongoing systemic investigation into the care of seniors in British Columbia. The report contains ten recommendations on rights for seniors in residential care, access to information about residential care and the role of resident and family councils. To view download here.

December 23
The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) is urging an immediate resolution to the almost two-month old HandyDART strike. More information here.

December 21
With an arctic wind blowing, Canadian homeless advocates gathered in solidarity with the National Day to Honour the Homeless Dead. View video footage here.

December 16 2009

Charity begins at home this year
The Record
An economic downturn and cuts to various grant programs are adding to the challenges already faced by groups helping out in the community.

Back in 1996, The Record started the annual Guide to Giving to help provide local residents with information about some of the organizations needing their help at Christmas - and throughout the year. It's our way of helping you help the community groups that assist in many ways, whether its homeless folks, sick kids or seniors. To read the complete article read here.

November 9
Province provides 1.6 million grant to renovate Coastview Apartments 33 units of housing for low income seniors with mental health issues. More information here.