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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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

RadiCalgary’s Hanna Woodward discussed a new project aimed at providing services and dignity to the unhoused community

More needs to be done for the almost 22% of Albertans struggling to put food on the table

After arriving from China in February 2016, Xihong Liu endured a Calgary winter that left him feeling socially isolated long after the snow gave way to spring sunshine.