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CANADA | Mar 05, 2026

[Article] If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing

Though she's always danced, Barbara Salsberg Mathews found a more urgent reason to take classes a few years ago. "I just thought, 'I better break out and start dancing, because Parkinson's can't stop me from dancing,'" said Salsberg Mathews, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. Over

COURAGE Action for Better Aging: May Action Update

We are excited to share the findings from a recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of COURAGE: Action for Better Aging.

[Canada-Wide] Research Particpants Wanted for Online Survey about hearing and cognition

Research will help understand how public messaging around hearing loss and cognition may impact individuals' daily experiences

[Nominations Open] Healthy Aging Impact Awards

These awards will recognize those who make a meaningful impact in their communities through collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

COURAGE Sponsored National Survey

findings from the recent Ipsos survey conducted on behalf of COURAGE: Action for Better Aging between March 28 and April 1, 2025.

COURAGE Action for Better Aging: April Action Update

The COURAGE advocacy campaign continues, highlighting the need for a national aging strategy that addresses the key issues and opportunities that older adults and their support systems face across Canada.

[News] City of Grande Prairie launching Social Prescribing Initiative

The City of Grande Prairie is partnering with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network to introduce a new Social Prescribing Initiative.The initiative aims to allow care providers to make a social pre

[Article] City Partners With Grande Prairie Primary Care Network For New Social Prescribing Initiative

The City of Grande Prairie is excited to partner with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network (GP PCN) to introduce a new Social Prescribing initiative for ages 55 and older, funded by the Government of Alberta.

[News] Sundre 'ready for action' on Link worker

SUNDRE – Following preliminary assessments and public engagement sessions intended to explore a local social prescribing model, Sundre is in a position to take the next steps toward introducing a Link worker.

[News] Link workers are icebreakers connecting clients with community

SUNDRE – Sometimes, a senior who perhaps has become isolated as a result of mental or physical health issues simply needs a little help to break out of their shell so they can once again shine.