Tag: Seniors
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Waiting in the Wind: Senior with Influenza Dela ys in Edmonton Emergency Department
Family Details Emergent 90-Hour Wait in Edmonton ER The case unfolding in Edmonton has brought renewed attention to how emergency departments manage flu season strains, especially for older patients. Carla Peck says her 79-year-old father was rushed to a local hospital with a serious influenza infection, and his wait time stretched far beyond expectations. What…
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Intergenerational friendships in Bungendore: age gaps vanish
Bridging Generations in a Small Australian Town In the heart of Bungendore, a town just a short drive from Canberra, a weekly gathering has quietly become a lifeline for both young minds and seasoned hearts. On Thursday afternoons, the local high school’s students walk into a community hall and are greeted not by hall monitors…
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Seniors Bring Festive Cheer: Tampines Active Ageing Centre Lights Up the Community
Hopeful Spirits in Tampines On a quiet Tuesday afternoon in Tampines, the rhythm of chatter from a bustling void deck marked the start of something bigger than a simple social gathering. It was the kind of scene that encapsulates the spirit of active ageing: a group of seniors defying stereotypes, gathering with purpose, and spreading…
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Seniors Spread Festive Joy at Tampines Active Ageing Centre
Festive Cheer at Tampines: A Day of Active Ageing On a quiet Tuesday afternoon in Tampines, the hum of chatter filled the void deck of an ordinary HDB block along Tampines Street 43. By 2pm, dozens of seniors—dressed in their best outfits—made their way into the Lions Befrienders Act, a community hub that has become…
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Vancouver Shelter Adapts to Rising Unhoused Seniors as Cost of Living Soars
Growing Need: Seniors at Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission Every year, hundreds of seniors find their way through the doors of Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission (UGM) in the Downtown Eastside. The shelter has long been a lifeline for people facing homelessness, but the post-pandemic period has marked a notable shift: an increasing number of older adults…
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Vancouver Shelter Aids Rising Unhoused Seniors: Cost of Living
Overview: A Growing Crisis in the Downtown Eastside In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a steady stream of seniors has long sought shelter, meals, and support at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM). Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter has reported a notable uptick in visits from unhoused older adults. The rise mirrors broader pressures across the city…
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Rising Costs, Rising Need: Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission Adapts to Unhoused Seniors
Rising costs push seniors toward shelter Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has long been a critical corridor for organizations helping unhoused residents. In recent years, however, the demand specifically from seniors has surged. At the Union Gospel Mission (UGM), the number of older adults seeking shelter, meals, and health services has grown even as pandemic-era supports waned.…
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Psychological Resilience: The Cornerstone of Longevity in Seniors
Introduction: Why Resilience Matters in Aging As populations around the world live longer, the question isn’t just how long seniors live, but how well. A growing body of research points to psychological resilience—the ability to adapt to stress, bounce back from setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook—as a critical determinant of healthy aging. When resilience…
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Kamloops Kicks Off 49th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour
Kamloops Announces 49th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour The City of Kamloops is set to celebrate the holiday season with the 49th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour. A cherished city tradition, the event invites residents aged 55 and over to enjoy a festive, free bus tour that showcases some of Kamloops’ most dazzling Christmas light…
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Kamloops Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour Returns for 49th Holiday Tradition
Kamloops Unveils 49th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour The City of Kamloops is preparing to illuminate the winter season with its 49th Annual Seniors’ Christmas Light Tour. Set for Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm, the event invites residents aged 55 and over to hop aboard a free bus tour that winds…