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CANADA | Jul 08, 2025

[Report] Charity Insights Canada Project: Unrestricted Funding

More than a quarter of charities report that less than 10% of their overall funding is unrestricted

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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.

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.

‘It’s Something to Look Forward To’: 81-Year-Old Woman Among Rising Number of Seniors Using Food Bank

According to Food Banks Canada, seniors are the fastest growing group of food bank users

Breathing Easy: Navigating Wildfire Smoke Pollution

We speak to Dr. Samir Sinha as he unveils the impact of the recent wildfires on our air quality. We discuss the short-term effects and long-term concerns.

Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) are excited to invite you to the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023.

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