Programs and Initiatives
Programs and Initiatives profiled on Healthy Aging CORE provide examples of the important work being done by local, provincial, and national organizations and the value of these programs and initiatives in promoting health and well-being and fostering resilience for older adults seniors.
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LINKages Phone Pal Program
LINKages is excited to introduce their new Phone Pal program! They are looking for adults over the age of 65 to mentor and connect with young adults over the phone. Social isolation during the COVID-1
AdaptiveYYC
AdaptiveYYC is a personalized, pocket-sized resilience training initiative that helps your workforce buffer against stress, build emotional well-being, and lead more purposeful lives.
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Seniors financial assistance programs
The Alberta Government has added online seniors financial assistance applications to the service options available to seniors.
Select a quick, easy and secure way to complete the Seniors Financ
Natural Supports Simulation
The Natural Supports Simulation (NSYYC) developed in 2019 is an online interactive experience that raises awareness for the Natural Support role by building skills and confidence. This online tool
Mature Workers Experience Counts Program
Experience Counts – Targeted Initiative for Mature Workers is an MCG program that provides mature workers with the opportunity to update their current skills in a supportive environment, attain and
Wìdjìwàgan project
What you know as social innovation might actually be Indigenous innovation.
“‘Social innovation’ is a Western term for how Indigenous people have always built business,” reads the homepage of
Project SOS: Share Our Stories
With age comes experience and resilience. We invite you to share a story or two about a difficult time you faced and how you got through it. Your stories can help others who are facing difficult chall
Injury Prevention Centre's Poison Prevention Program
Poisonings are a major cause of unintentional injuries in Alberta.
In 2018, Alberta’s poison centre, PADIS, received over 25,000 calls concerning poisoning.
70% of child poisonings needing hospi
WESeniors Community Hub, Westend Seniors Activity Centre
Westend Seniors Activity Centre (WSAC) is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 1978 and based in Edmonton, Alberta. For the past 43 years, WSAC has been serving seniors in Edmonton providin
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