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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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Date announced for $500 one-time payment, and Old Age Security to be automatically increased by almost $100 over the coming year

The Old Age Security (OAS) pension provides retirement income security for seniors because it maintains its value over time, even as prices increase. Today, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schult
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Partnership to help vulnerable transit riders expanded

The City of Calgary has expanded their community partnership with Alpha House Society to help Calgary’s vulnerable population connect to medical aid, housing support and addiction services. The DOA
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Rent support for 35,500 Alberta households in need

The governments of Alberta and Canada will provide rent support to 35,500 low-income Alberta households in need through the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit. Josephine Pon, Alberta’s Minister of Seni
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Emergency protection for communities targeted by hate

Emergency grant applications for the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program are now open to reduce the risk of hate and bias-motivated crimes targeting facilities used by groups of vulnerable Alberta
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Expanding EMS transport locations to reduce wait times

Albertans requiring emergency medical services (EMS) can now be transported to alternative care locations instead of emergency departments so more ambulances can get back on the road faster. Transpor
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Elder abuse rates rise over COVID-19

The following is an excerpt of an article from Kerby News: Elder abuse is not often talked about for the threat that exists to a vulnerable population in Canada and the world over. June 15 was marke
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Alberta is Officially Open for Summer

As of July 1, Albertans are now free to gather indoors and outdoors, places of worship and businesses can operate at full capacity, the provincial mask mandate is repealed, and people can safely get b
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‘Design thinking’ can be a long-term solution for better aged care

A recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for an urgent overhaul of Australia's aged care system. The Head of QUT's School of Design says the focus needs to be on healthy agin
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Expanding Indigenous businesses in Alberta

Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) grants are now open for 2021-22 submissions. These grants will provide up to $500,000 to eligible Indigenous-owned businesses for projects that provide socia
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