Sandy Zeznik Receives Seniors’ Advocate Appreciation Award

BC’s new Seniors’ Advocate, Dan Levitt, has been busy touring the province to connect with seniors advocate groups and key Council of Advisors (COA) members. On his way through the East Kootenays in April, Mr. Levitt arrived prepared with a surprise for Cranbrook CRN Coordinator, Sandy Zeznik, presenting her with a ‘certificate of appreciation for past service’ for her years of service as a member of the Seniors’ Advocate COA.

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Featured WEAAD Events 2024

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and it is the highlight of the year for us at BC CRNs. All throughout the month, events and workshops rolled out, painting the province purple with flowers, signs, banners, lights and parades. 

We can’t possibly list all the events that went on throughout the month of June but we want to send a huge THANK YOU to all the CRNs and individuals that sent in pictures and reports and tagged us on Facebook. It was our biggest and best so far. 

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Featured Chinese CRN Produces Profound Theatre on Elder Abuse

The Chinese CRN worked with MOSAIC to produce a performance to inform their audiences about elder abuse in the Chinese and immigrant populations. The performances, held during WEAAD week, were a smashing success.

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BC CRN 2023-2024 Annual Report Released 

The 2023-2024 annual report and financial statements have been released and are now available for viewing on the website.

The Evaluation Report April 2024 has the latest data gathered on activities in 2023 as part of a multi-year developmental evaluation which began in 2012 on the work of the BC CRN in growing and strengthening the CRNs in British Columbia.

A summary of the Evaluation Report can be viewed on page 13-14 of the Annual Report 2024, or the full report is available to download and read.

Included in the Annual Report are messages from outgoing Executive Director Sherry Baker and our new Executive Director Heather Treleaven.

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Board of Directors Update

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to outgoing BC CRN Board Director and Treasurer Claudine Matlo and extend a warm welcome to incoming Board Director Gurmit Sandhu.

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How to Zoom the Screen on Your Computer or Device

Most websites are formatted to display in an ideal size and esthetic for the general user. Some websites show up with really small words that can be difficult to read for people with vision challenges, necessitating the visitor to magnify the view. Sadly, not many websites have built-in accessibility functions, so here are a few ways to enlarge your view for easier reading.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: A Time to Celebrate Culture that May Trigger Elders

National Indigenous Peoples Day was designated as an annual celebration of culture and heritage across Canada. But the day may be a painful reminder of past trauma for Indigenous Elders and vulnerable people who experienced abuse or neglect resulting from racism, the legacy of residential schools and/or “Indian hospitals.”

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Emergency Preparedness: Keeping Seniors Safe During the Hottest Months

According to the Canadian Red Cross, seniors are most at risk during emergencies. Natural events, such wildfires, heat waves and other disasters can severely affect older adults as they are more likely to have issues with heating and air conditioning equipment, accessing food and less optimal housing conditions. These all affect both the mental and physical health of vulnerable adults. There are a few steps to prepare for the unexpected that will make things easier for them and their family members or caregivers.

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