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CANADA | Sep 12, 2025

[News] Magrath seniors go above and beyond in walking challenge

All 33 participants in the senior’s walking challenge in Magrath this summer pose with their medals following a presentation ceremony with Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz (far right).

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.

Demand for Affordable Seniors Housing Surges in Calgary as Costs Rise, Population Ages

Silvera for Seniors has seen requests skyrocket 124% from 2022

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.