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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
READ MORECORE Alberta News - August 10, 2023
This week we are talking more about Social Prescribing.
Protecting Seniors During Extreme Heat Waves Is Critical, Advocate Says
Understanding the impact heat has on people of different ages could be the difference between “I’m uncomfortable in this heat” and fatal consequences, says a seniors advocate.
How Livable are YYC Neighbourhoods? Older Adults Answer the Question in Words and Photos
July 26, 2023: Calgary seniors’ photovoice exhibit, led by UCalgary Faculty of Social Work researcher, captures the challenges and elements that make a livable neighbourhood
Aging in a Perilous Time
July 30, 2023: What has COVID taught us about aging? Will our learnings make the next public health crisis easier on our most fragile citizens?
Streamlining Mental Health and Addiction Care
August 3, 2023: Alberta’s government is working with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to improve the delivery and oversight of mental health and addiction services across the province.
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Mandate Letter
August 3, 2023: Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta’s systems to support the most vulnerable in our province.
CORE Alberta News - July 27, 2023
This week we have a focus on the health of older adults and how Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) organizations and systems allies are building stronger communities, creating policies, and developing support systems while looking at emerging practices for wellness.
Working to Provide Barrier-Free Hygiene Services in Calgary
RadiCalgary’s Hanna Woodward discussed a new project aimed at providing services and dignity to the unhoused community
No Alberta Advantage When It Comes to Food Security
More needs to be done for the almost 22% of Albertans struggling to put food on the table
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