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CANADA | Aug 05, 2026

[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.

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[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.
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[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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[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.
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[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
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[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.
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[News] Provincial funding will expand Rimbey transportation options

Staff with Rimbey Community Home Help Services are thrilled with provincial grant funding that will significantly bolster transportation services in the community.
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[Article] Where care feels like home — and the next generation is learning why it matters

A partnership between Optima Living and the University of Alberta is shaping the future of seniors’ care, one relationship at a time.
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[News] S.P.R.U.C.E marks Seniors' Week in Sundre with activities

Non-profit group planned a play, barbecue, gala and aging well fair among other activities June 1 - 6
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[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig
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