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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREThriving Together: Celebrating Seniors’ Week with Healthy Aging Alberta
Seniors’ Week (June 3-9) is a time to celebrate the contributions and value older adults bring to our communities
$18 Million Commitment to Support Seniors in Alberta
$6 million commitment over three years to Healthy Aging Alberta initiative (powered by United Way of Calgary and Area)
[News] What aging in place can look like: Golden Girls and NORCs
More Canadian seniors are choosing to avoid institutional living in favour of ‘aging in place.’ CBC’s Christine Birak breaks down why seniors are making this choice and what some alternatives lo
[Radio] Advice on advocating for Canadian seniors
CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn takes your questions about seniors' rights, and how to advocate for older Canadians.Click HERE to listen
Call for Lived Experiences: WHO Commission on Social Connection (Deadline: May 31, 2024)
The WHO Commission on Social Connection is looking for individuals who have experienced social isolation and loneliness to share their stories, insights, and advice.Commissioners are committed to live
[Article] It’s time to move forward!
Click HERE to learn moreAsk Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is necessary in Canada, she will rhyme off a handful of reasons right off the top of her head
[News] When nonprofit staff are paid so low they qualify for their org’s services
A while ago, at the request of some colleagues, I talked about “Nonprofit Math” and created a little video that went viral. One of the examples I brought up was “paying your staff so little tha
ALBERTA EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES
Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults
[Article] Advocates Call For Tax Breaks For Single Seniors As Cost Of Living Rises
Click HERE to read the full articleAdvocacy group recommended 5 tax breaks to finance committee memberSome B.C. seniors who used to rely on a spouse or partner to afford the basics and now live alone
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