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Celebrating how seniors contribute to our communities

October 1 was the International Day of Older Persons and an excellent opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions seniors make every day in communities throughout B.C.

The United Nations had designated this year's theme as the Resilience and Contributions of Older Women to highlight the vital role women play in supporting everyone as they age. Whether it is caring for a spouse, a friend, a neighbour or a grandchild, women prove their role as a caregiver knows no expiry date.

Our communities continue to be enriched by the volunteer efforts of seniors overall and in particular older women. When we look at who is running seniors centres, Meals on Wheels programs and hospital auxiliaries across the province, we find it's mostly senior women.

A longer life and a smaller income are the hallmarks of B.C.'s senior women, and today let us give thanks and celebrate their resilience and generosity.

Isobel Mackenzie, B.C. seniors advocate

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