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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[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 volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

[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.

[News] Nationally renowned Oasis program expanding to Medicine Hat to support healthy aging

Medicine Hat will become the first city in a prairie province to offer a nationally recognized program designed to help older adults age in place and build stronger community connections.

[Participate] Looking for Health, Housing, and Social Care Providers to Interview

The Aging in the Right Place Partnership research team is working on a project funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The proje

[Project] Participatory Budgeting

Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives people real power over real money.