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CANADA | Apr 30, 2026

[Policy Brief] Developing an Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Health and Wellbeing of Older Canadians

This brief examines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada, with a central focus on its impacts on older Canadians. As AI-enabled technologies become more common in health care, long-term care, and home settings, they are increasingly shaping decisions that directly affect older a

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta and provincial government partner to improve seniors transportation

The Government fo Alberta is investing $3.5 million to partner with Healthy Aging Alberta in an effort to expand transportation and mobility services for seniors in rural communities.

[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless

Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'

[Article] Vancouver Art Gallery launches first indoor-nature art prescription program

Working with local doctors and BC Parks Foundation, facility opens Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape exhibition to those needing to improve their health and well-being

[Article] Building Community through Social Prescribing: A Housing First Intervention

A research team from the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services at the University of Ottawa (UofO), led by Dr. Tim Aubry, recently completed a project focused on enhancing community integration for individuals housed through Housing First (HF) programs.

[News] When caregiving is 'a sacred responsibility'

Project aims to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Indigenous caregivers and their communities.

[News] Global Intergenerational Week April 24-30

This annual worldwide campaign encourages everyone to embrace intergenerational practice and relationships.

Minister's Seniors Service Awards: Nominate Someone Today!

Nominate a deserving Albertan for a Minister's Seniors Service Award. Now until April 30, 2025.

[Participate] Call for Poster Presentations!

Healthy Aging Alberta invites researchers, students, practitioners, and organizations to showcase their work at the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit

[News] Is 70 the new 65? Canadians are pushing back retirement plans

For Diane Clark in Regina, playing cards at a seniors home was not how she intended to spend her retirement, but due to rising costs and limited income, that’s changed.