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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MORE[News] Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia
The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementi
Unprecedented Growth Among Canada’s Senior Population Will Mean Shift in Housing Needs: Experts
December 15, 2023: Canada’s senior population is projected to see unprecedented growth in the coming decades, and experts say new housing strategies are badly needed, including improving and expandi
CORE Alberta News - December 14, 2023
As we approach the end of the year, Healthy Aging Alberta wants to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you and to celebrate together all we’ve achieved as a sector in 2023!
9-8-8 The Groundbreaking NEW three-digit service coming to Canada.
9-8-8The groundbreaking new three-digit service coming to Canada.People across Canada can call and text 9-8-8, a new three-digit service, for help when they need it most. The service offers trauma-in
Join the Movement: Sign Our 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights' Petition!
On December 10th, Human Rights Day, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) launched a petition - 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights.' We are on a mission to rally support around the
Seniors Over 87 Can Apply to Join Federal Dental Plan Starting Next Week
December 11, 2023:OTTAWA - The federal government unveiled some details Monday of a long-awaited plan to help uninsured Canadians afford dental care -- a rollout industry professionals say they'll be
Every Voice Counts: Long-Term Care Resident and Visitor Survey Results 2023
BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released results from the second provincewide survey of thousands of long-term care residents and their family members.The survey covered 297 publicly subsidiz
[Report] Housing Solutions Lab
The Housing Solutions Lab released their report from their recent open house engagement. The project focuses on creating a roadmap for solutions for older adults who are interested in housing option
Helping Albertans recover from June flooding
Up to $68 million is available in disaster recovery funding to help Edson, Whitecourt, Yellowhead County and Woodlands County recover from June flooding.
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