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CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

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[Invitation to Apply] Together Across Generations (TAG) Initiative

Support to bring intergenerational programming to your community

[Report] Imagine Canada Annual Report 2025

Focusing ForwardIf 2024 showed us that the sector is strongest when we work together, 2025 challenged us to build on that strength with renewed clarity and purpose. Amid global uncertainty, a federal

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support

[News] Innovative aging-in-place program expanding to Medicine Hat

The nationally renowned Oasis aging-in-place program is expanding to Medicine Hat starting in August.

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation

[Blog] More than a ride: What paratransit means for older adults’ independence

Transportation is much more than getting from point A to point B. It allows older adults to buy groceries, attend healthcare appointments, visit family, engage with their community and practice faith

[Blog] 3 ways to support safer driving as we age

Driving is a complex task involving the coordination of our senses, motor functions, and cognitive functions. As we age, some of the skills and functions needed to drive safely can decline. Protecting and addressing concerns related to vision and hearing, participating in driver training, and incorporating smart technologies can support safer driving in older adults.

[News] Rollout of new licence, ID requirements a headache for some senior Albertans

The rollout of Alberta’s new three-in-one driver’s licences comes with additional documentation requirements some seniors in the province may need to spend some time digging up.

[Article] Ponoka seniors rally to support local food bank

A significant amount of food was donated to the Ponoka Food Bank by a local retirement community.

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