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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'
READ MORECORE 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
More Affordable Housing for Albertans
The next round of funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) is open for applications from community partners to support innovative housing solutions.
Healthy Aging Alberta Update to Community: July 2023
This update highlights some steps Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) has taken over the last few months to continue collaboratively advancing the development of our province's Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector.
Federal Minister Announces $1.68 Million for Alberta Organizations Supporting Seniors
"I felt like I was given back my freedom and safety to do whatever I needed to do."
How Easy Is It for Seniors to Meet New People and Make Lasting Connections?
Staying engaged with your community and those around you can become more difficult as you age for a variety of reasons.
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