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CANADA | Nov 21, 2024

The Social State of Giving

New patterns in the ways supporters of different generations choose to give, share, and interact with causes they care about

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How Livable are YYC Neighbourhoods? Older Adults Answer the Question in Words and Photos

July 26, 2023: Calgary seniors’ photovoice exhibit, led by UCalgary Faculty of Social Work researcher, captures the challenges and elements that make a livable neighbourhood

Aging in a Perilous Time

July 30, 2023: What has COVID taught us about aging? Will our learnings make the next public health crisis easier on our most fragile citizens?

Streamlining Mental Health and Addiction Care

August 3, 2023: Alberta’s government is working with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to improve the delivery and oversight of mental health and addiction services across the province.

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Mandate Letter

August 3, 2023: Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta’s systems to support the most vulnerable in our province.

CORE Alberta News - July 27, 2023

This week we have a focus on the health of older adults and how Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) organizations and systems allies are building stronger communities, creating policies, and developing support systems while looking at emerging practices for wellness.

Working to Provide Barrier-Free Hygiene Services in Calgary

RadiCalgary’s Hanna Woodward discussed a new project aimed at providing services and dignity to the unhoused community

No Alberta Advantage When It Comes to Food Security

More needs to be done for the almost 22% of Albertans struggling to put food on the table

Immigrant Seniors Lonelier Than Those Born in Canada but Research Lacking: Statcan

After arriving from China in February 2016, Xihong Liu endured a Calgary winter that left him feeling socially isolated long after the snow gave way to spring sunshine.

For LGBTQ Seniors, Rainbow Elders is the Community They’ve Always Been Looking For

Rowena Williams says she took back her life the day her dad was lowered into the ground. No longer trapped by her loyalty to him to keep up the pretense of life as a straight woman, and with no obliga

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