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CANADA | Sep 10, 2026

[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-investigators Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Lilian Hung, and community collaborators the Family Care

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta & FCSSAA Partner on Statement for Seniors' Week

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and the Family & Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) are proud to work together to champion healthy aging in community.

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.

[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.