Stay Socially Connected

Digital Skills Training for Canadian Seniors

Free digital skills training is offered by Gluu Essentials with funding from the Government of Canada.
Gluu Society offers self-paced video lessons to help seniors use their smartphones or tablets.
For more information visit: Gluu Society
TechServeTO - Free help with your technology
Tips to avoid social isolation WITH technology
Tips to avoid social isolation WITHOUT technology
BC Friendship Centres

Digital Support Literacy Society

The Literacy Society of the North Okanagan offers: No-Cost workshops and one to one appointments for digital support for all digital devices for seniors.
For more information visit: Literacy Society of the North Okanagan

Society for Learning in Retirement - Kelowna
Happipad - modern home sharing to love where you live - as host or renter
Tuktu- Family care management platform for your aging loved ones

Healthcare Resources

ImmunizeBC - Evidence-based immunization information and tools for BC residents
Govt of Canada COVID-19: Resources for seniors and their caregivers
Inspire Health - Supportive cancer care resources
Quality of Life Assessments for older adults and family caregivers
Canadian Frailty Network - AVOID Frailty
Canadian Frailty Network - Frequently Asked Vaccination Questions

Healthy Living for Seniors

Small Steps Big Changes
Canada's Food Guide: Healthy eating for seniors
Healthy Eating for Seniors Handbook (BC Gov't)
SIRvivor: Exercise for Men with Prostate Cancer
BC Recreation and Parks Assoc - SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer Exercise Program
Be Wise - Cannabis and Older Adults
A Guide to Cannabis for Older Adults - Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)
Cannabis and Older Adults: Know the Facts! - brainXchange - Behavioural Supports Ontario
Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources & Education) - Resources for British Columbians
Canadian Mesothelioma Foundation - asbestos exposure

Care for the Caregiver

Carers Canada - A National Caregiver Coalition
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Caregiver Decision Guide
Family Caregivers of British Columbia

Senior’s Organizations

BC Elders Communication Center Society
Seniors First British Columbia
Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia
Canadian Association for Retired Persons

Home Safety

The Safe Living Guide: A guide to home safety for seniors
Age Safe Canada

Personal and Advance Care Planning

Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry
BC Workbook for Advance Care Planning
Speak Up Canada Resource Library