In Canada, there are currently more than seven million people aged 65 and older. It is the fastest-growing demographic in the country. Millions of seniors — and the organizations that serve them — rely on volunteers. In 2018, more than 24 million Canadians aged 15 and older volunteered, giving about five billion hours to their […]
Volunteer Time Banks for Eldercare Communities around the world are letting volunteers earn credits for providing senior care and companionship At 715,000, seniors are the fastest growing age group in Alberta. Estimates suggest their numbers will reach more than one million by 2035. The surge in numbers is quickly putting pressure on public healthcare […]