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CANADA | May 03, 2024

[News] Congratulations to the Town of Innisfail, Town of Okotoks and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

Congratulations to the Town of Innisfail, Town of Okotoks and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

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What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024

What is Red Dress Day? How MMIWG2S+ are Honoured on May 5, 2024Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women. May 5 is Red Dress Day in Canada and the U.S., als

[News] The Government of Alberta has launched a new webpage designed to provide advice on affordability for Albertans, including seniors.

Albertans can find tips and resources to help their dollar go further, from shopping for essentials to planning for the future

[News] Call for Participants: FORE! The Love of Golf - Older Adults (Calgary)

This 12 week program is specialized for people living with dementia to reignite a popular pastime or continue playing golf

Current Callouts for Group Leaders for CORE Alberta

We are looking for group leaders! We need your voice and expertise to drive change in the province!

[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards

Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nomi

[Video] Staying Apart Together Project: Using CanConnect From CanAssist

"There is an ageist stereotype about older people’s capacity to understand and use new technology. These stereotypes are widely held and often internalized by older adults themselves. This video tel

[News] Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research shows

Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research showsA study including 7,000 people age 55-plus found they're staying at home more and skipping restaurants, the gym and

[News] Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge

Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge

[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else

Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of

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