@CanAgeBC

CanAge BC is a volunteer advocacy group to advance the rights and wellbeing of older adults in British Columbia. Visit https://xitter.cf/t.co/XQ73fqP5j1

Joined January 2022
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CanAge BC retweeted
CanAge@CanAgeSeniors1 Jun 2023
CanAge is happy to begin celebrating #PrideMonth along with #NationalSeniorsMonth! Let's honour together the resilience & strength of #LGBTQ2S+ #seniors in Canada, who paved the way for the rights & acceptance we have today #CanQueer #LoveIsLove #LGBTQIA #HappyPrideMonth2023
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There is no place for #ageism in healthcare. Join the movement on June 15 to stand up for #seniors this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day weaad.ca #RightsDoNotGetOld #WEAAD2023 @EAPreventionON @cnpea @BCCRNS
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We need to lose the ‘poor #seniors argument when talking about policy for #retirees -CanAge CEO Laura @ltamblynwatts weighs in "The thought we have about the RRIF rules at CanAge is that this is outdated public policy that has not kept up with longevity” theglobeandmail.com/investin…

We need to lose the ‘poor seniors’ argument when talking about policy for retirees

Framing the discussion as a defence of seniors from financial ruin is an overdramatization that promotes a stereotype of helpless aged people

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🌟 It's time to mark your calendars! World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is only 3 weeks from now!🎉 📆 June 15 🌟 Get ready to be inspired by our outstanding speakers! Register Now: conta.cc/3OByt89 #RightsDoNotGetOld #WEAAD2023
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CanAge BC retweeted
CNPEA@cnpea25 May 2023
#WEAAD2023 is 3 weeks away! Join us on June 15 for an informative and galvanizing online panel, moderated by @ltamblynwatts and @gillismaggie. Here is yours first look at the amazing group of speakers who will be joining us. Register at bit.ly/45t0cxN #RightsDoNotGetOld
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We are delighted to announce our panel of speakers for this year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event on June 15th! Make sure to register for our upcoming national virtual event on our website: weaad.ca #RightsDoNotGetOld #WEAAD2023
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More stories of #seniors receiving notices from the government that they had died. CanAge CEO @ltamblynwatts weighs in on @cbcradio Listen: cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-1….

Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen | Live Radio | CBC Listen

Smart, engaging, straight up. Ottawa Morning connects you to the city inside the capital.

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CanAge BC retweeted
BC Cancer@BCCancer23 May 2023
Screening mammograms are available in B.C. for people 40 years and older. Anyone in their 40s interested in receiving a mammogram is encouraged to talk to their health care provider about the benefits and limitations. You can call 1-800-663-9203 directly to book your appointment.
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More seniors face 'ludicrous' reality of being declared dead…”Government should be assuming you're alive unless there is proof to the contrary. It seems like a basic thing to ask for” ⁦@picardonhealth⁩ ⁦@CanAgeSeniors⁩ ⁦@CBCCanada⁩ cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/mo…

More seniors face 'ludicrous' reality of being declared dead | CBC News

More seniors have come forward with stories about losing pension benefits because the Canadian government erroneously declared them dead, leading to questions about how widespread the problem might...

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✨ Spotlight Saturday! ✨ Have you heard of @CanAgeSeniors? Their goal is to advance the rights and wellbeing of aging Canadians through advocacy, policy, and community engagement. Check out their website for more information! 👉 CanAge: zurl.co/6RVx
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Nurses provide quality, compassionate care & unwavering dedication to the people they serve. We're taking steps to strengthen our nursing workforce, and make health-care environments safer. Thank you to BC's nurses who keep our communities and loved ones safe and healthy!
Standing behind BC nurses - Incorporating reconciliation and cultural safety into the workplace - Adding more nursing seats at colleges and universities throughout BC - Bringing in more internationally trained nurses and making it easier for them to have their credentials recognized - Enhancing mental health services for health care workers

ALT Standing behind BC nurses - Incorporating reconciliation and cultural safety into the workplace - Adding more nursing seats at colleges and universities throughout BC - Bringing in more internationally trained nurses and making it easier for them to have their credentials recognized - Enhancing mental health services for health care workers

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Happy International Nurses Day! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Today we want to express our gratitude for the unsung heroes in our lives who devote their time to caring, nurturing and making a difference in lives every day. 💗
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With higher than usual temperatures expected in many parts of BC, it is important to take precautions. Learn the difference between a special weather statement for heat, a heat warning and an extreme heat emergency to keep yourself and loved ones safe. gov.bc.ca/ExtremeHeat

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Always the best when @ltamblynwatts gives a talk. @CanAgeSeniors – at Adelaide, South Australia
Paul Stolee@paulstolee11 May 2023
Unforgettable Keynote from @ltamblynwatts at last week's @soar_uw conference at @UWaterloo. Thanks for your inspiring advice on how to be a policy rockstar!
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"The day-to-day type of supports offered through the Better at Home program are key to allowing seniors to age in their own homes and communities. These vital services provide seniors with the help they need and give family members peace of mind." ow.ly/hePJ50OkzLs

Expanded supports help seniors to continue living independently

More seniors around the province will have improved support to remain independent and living in their own homes, as the Province strengthens the United Way British Columbia’s Better at Home, bc211...

news.gov.bc.ca
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Expanded supports help #seniors to continue living independently | BC Gov News ⁦@CanAgeSeniors⁩ #homecare #bcpoli news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023…

Expanded supports help seniors to continue living independently

More seniors around the province will have improved support to remain independent and living in their own homes, as the Province strengthens the United Way British Columbia’s Better at Home, bc211...

news.gov.bc.ca
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CanAge BC retweeted
CanAge@CanAgeSeniors9 May 2023
May is #AsianHeritageMonth in Canada. CanAge pays tribute to some #NotableAsianCanadians50+ Arlene Chan is a Canadian historian, activist, athlete & author of Chinese heritage. She's 70+ & continues to make significant contributions to preserving Canada's cultural heritage.
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"Many Canadians mistakenly believe they will have far more health coverage than exists in their later years," said @ltamblynwatts CEO @CanAgeSeniors via @MoiraWelsh @TorontoStar Tamblyn-Watts's #InformedOps @ bit.ly/3AVpN4n thestar.com/news/canada/2023…
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ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/fi… Happy to have @CanAgeSeniors be part of these key consultations on changing the ageist #RRIF rules !
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