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- Silver Harbour Seniors Centre – North Vancouver
- UBC Dental Hygien Program – Vancouver
- Mitchell Medical Clinic – 7th and Laurel, Vancouver
- South Granville Seniors Centre – Vancouver
- Kerrisdale Seniors Centre – Boot Camp for Later Life Care - Introduction to Workshop Series
- Healthy Aging Fair – Burnaby
- Cameron Seniors Centre – Burnaby
- Shannon Oaks Retirement Residence – South Vancouver
- South Granville Seniors Centre – Vancouver
- Amica at Arbutus Manor – Kerrisdale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL WORKS TO MEET CHANGING NEEDS OF CANADIAN BOOMERS AND SENIORS
Barbara Kirby, with BJK Seniors Advocate completed a comprehensive course on Jan 25, 2012 about the priority aging issues impacting Canadian Baby Boomers and Seniors. The course is offered through Age-Friendly Business®, Canada’s premier Academy training professionals about the evolving needs of our 50+ population. Successful participants complete a thorough examination to earn the Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA)®designation. Barbara has taken this educational initiative to become a professional leader in meeting the key needs and issues concerning maturing Canadians.
Professionals in the fields of medicine, insurance, investments, housing, government and social services, and recreation require a broad spectrum of information to serve better the needs of older adults. Whether financial, medical or social, baby boomer and senior concerns are different from other age groups. Age-Friendly Business® keeps the professional abreast of all these issues by providing education, monthly updates, support and assistance regarding new developments, practices, and research about aging in Canada today.
In the history of the world, two-thirds of all people who have lived past the age of 65 are alive today. By 2015, we will have more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 15. This has never happened before in the history of Canada, and requires an educated response in how professionals support with the challenges and opportunities facing our maturing population.
As a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA)®, Barbara Kirby will participate annually in continuing education provided by the Academy. The CPCA membership will ensure that Barbara remains an informed professional for the 50 plus and senior citizens.
For Further Details Contact:
Barbara Kirby – BJK Seniors Advocate
Suite 503 - 2020 Fullerton Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3G3
604 767-4994
Age-Friendly Business®
