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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 MOREStudy Focuses on Employment Challenges and Opportunities for Employers and Older Adults in Central Alberta
Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre and Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to hear from adults over 55 and employers to find out what they both want when it comes to the workp
Emergency Financial Help for Wildfire Evacuees
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult time.Eligible
WILDFIRES: EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES
Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults
CORE Alberta News - May 4, 2023
May 1-7 is Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is #MyStory. It uses storytelling to amplify the voices and spaces within which mental health exists across Canada, especially at the communit
Alberta Election Strategies
Leading up to the election, Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) have been working on Elections Messaging related to the value and effectiveness of the C
Grant Announcement: Telling Alberta’s Diverse Stories
Since its founding in 1905, Alberta has been home to diverse ethnicities, languages and traditions. The Cultural Heritage Initiatives Grant (CHIG) is meant to increase community and public access to t
Canadian Seniors Reconsider Retirement Amid Affordability Crisis, Waning Pandemic Concerns
Many Canadians are reconsidering what retirement looks like for them as the pandemic recedes and Canada’s affordability crisis continues. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or head back to wo
A Safe Space for Seniors Dealing With Abuse
Seniors are ending up in dire straits after financial issues forced them to change their living arrangements, say officials with two Alberta shelters."Due to their finances, some older adults need to
Providing Seniors With Accessible Transportation
Alberta’s government is investing $3.5 million in Healthy Aging Alberta to ensure accessible and affordable transportation for seniors throughout the province.Whether it be to visit a doctor, pick u
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