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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
READ MOREHelping Visually Impaired Albertans Find Work
Alberta’s government is providing $1 million to help Albertans with vision impairment find and maintain meaningful employment.
Opinion: Let’s Make Edmonton an ‘Age-Friendly’ Community
Aging is an inevitable reality — not only do people and communities change demographically, our buildings and infrastructure transform and shift overtime. This ongoing change presents us with incredible opportunities to build a city that works well for everyone.
June Labour Force Survey: Statement from Minister Jones
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement about the June 2023 Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada
Canada Will Soon Become a ‘Super Aged’ Country. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Older adults are facing a bleak future unless Canadian governments dramatically shift their approach to long-term care, says a new report from the National Institute on Ageing.The third and final repo
CORE Alberta News - June 29, 2023
Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! This month we will share some of the wonderful work and research being done around Age-Friendly Communities.
Seeds for Seniors Seeks Help From Edmonton Gardeners
With Edmonton’s low-income seniors struggling with rising food costs, a local group is in search of volunteers to support its community gardens.
Demand for Affordable Seniors Housing Surges in Calgary as Costs Rise, Population Ages
Silvera for Seniors has seen requests skyrocket 124% from 2022
Depression, Living in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood May Lead To Faster Aging: Study
A new Canadian-led study has found that feeling depressed, along with living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, may lead to premature aging.
Men’s Shed Hopes to Expand Throughout the County
Darrel O’Shaughnessy is a senior and a man with a vision to help other men – seniors and younger men – find a purpose, find companionship and create something meaningful and lasting through the Men’s Shed project.
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