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CANADA | Oct 25, 2024

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: October 2024

Research Spotlight: UBC Men's Health Research ProgramThe UBC Men's Health Research Program focuses on masculinities as it influences men’s health behaviours and illness management, and its impact on partners, families and overall life quality. Findings from their research inform men’s health int

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous History Month

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month

Machine Learning Model Able to Detect Signs of Alzheimer’s Across Languages

Researchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia possible with a machine learning (ML) model that could one day be turned into a simple screening tool anyone with a smartph

Ipsos Poll: Twenty Three Percent of Canadians Now Rely on Charities to Meet Essential Needs

CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has published the findings from a new Ipsos poll that reveals 23% of Canadians are currently accessing charitable ser

Preparing for the Future: Canada’s Aging Population

Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, looks at what measures we can take to support Canada’s aging population during the cost of living crisis.Canada’s aging population have contributed so

Government of Canada Funds 256 Projects in Alberta to Empower Seniors in Their Communities

Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizat

Alberta Seniors' Week is June 5 – 11, 2023!

Seniors’ Week 2023In 2023, Seniors’ Week is from June 5 to 11. The Town of Okotoks will kick off the week with an event on June 5, 2023.HistorySeniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to c

CORE Alberta News - May 18, 2023

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WILDFIRES: EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES

Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults

Age Better Grants: Applications Open on May 24!

Age Better (formerly Seniors Can!) is a HelpAge Canada program designed to help community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) organizations across the country in supporting older people in the places they live.