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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'
READ MOREChanges to Lab Service Delivery in Alberta
To improve lab testing and reduce wait times for Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province.
Charity Assisting Seniors With Pet Care Seeking Volunteers
ElderDog is a little-known charity that makes a big impact on the lives of seniors and their pets.
Healthy Living Guidelines Developed at University of Alberta on Display at Leduc Seniors Housing Complex
A seniors housing complex in Leduc has incorporated national healthy living guidelines developed by a University of Alberta initiative.
CORE 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.
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