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CANADA | Dec 11, 2025

[Research Participation] Storytelling Using Voice Technologies

Technologies for Aging Gracefully (TAG) Lab at the University of Waterloo is studying how voice technology can support people aged 65 and older in writing short personal stories! Interested and eligible people are asked to join two workshops focused on developing voice-based technologies and craft a

Strengthening Support for Seniors at Risk

Alberta’s government is supporting at-risk seniors with $7.4 million over three years to reduce elder abuse and increase prevention supports.In Alberta, an estimated one in 10 seniors is a victim of

7 Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Scams targeting older adults are on the rise, but knowing how to spot the signs can reduce your risk of falling prey to one.Here are seven common scams to watch out for according to Royal Bank of Cana

Volunteerism: In Crisis or at a Crossroads?

Volunteer participation in Canada is at an all-time low – thanks to the pandemic.Our societal infrastructure has come to depend on volunteer work and workers to support the care needs of our communi

More Housing on the Way for Bow Valley

Affordable housing in Alberta serves thousands of families and individuals and provides them with a safe place to call home. With an extremely high cost of living, Canmore and area needs more affordab

Update to Community - April 2023

As we enter spring, a new year is ahead, full of opportunity and possibility. This mood echos the work behind the scenes at Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) as we have many new and exciting initiatives

CORE Alberta News - March 30, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31. While we commonly talk about Cis, Trans, and Two-Spirit folks, there are around 94

Food Prices Are Not the Only Obstacle to Achieving Food Security: Root Causes Include Systemic Barriers

Increasing food prices and stagnant incomes have been identified as major obstacles to achieving food security. About one in six, or 15.9 per cent, of households in Canada experience food insecurity

Anti-LGBTQ2 Protests Are on the Rise in Canada: What’s Going On?

A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the queer community has risen sharply across North America in recent months and groups that study online hate believe they know why.“

Affordable Housing Units for Seniors Added in Calgary

Low-income seniors in northeast Calgary have more options to stay near the communities they’ve lived in thanks to a new development.Templemont Place and Gardens opened Tuesday with 120 more afford