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CANADA | May 05, 2026

[News] Seniors-serving groups discuss solutions at Lac La Biche meeting

Community-based seniors-serving organizations from northern Alberta came together in Lac La Biche April 17 for an annual regional gathering, hosted by Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA).

Nominations for the 2023 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards are Open

Deadline November 15!

Why People Need to Ditch ‘Age Bubbles’ and Mingle With Other Generations

Both old and young can benefit from programs that bring people of different ages together.

After a ‘Decade of Decline’ in Health Care, Canadians Not Convinced That Money Is Enough to Solve the Crisis

After a ‘decade of decline’ in health care, Canadians not convinced that money is enough to solve the crisis.

Changes to Lab Service Delivery in Alberta

To improve lab testing and reduce wait times for Albertans, Alberta Precision Laboratories will now deliver community lab services across the province.

Charity Assisting Seniors With Pet Care Seeking Volunteers

ElderDog is a little-known charity that makes a big impact on the lives of seniors and their pets.

Healthy Living Guidelines Developed at University of Alberta on Display at Leduc Seniors Housing Complex

A seniors housing complex in Leduc has incorporated national healthy living guidelines developed by a University of Alberta initiative.

Protecting Seniors During Extreme Heat Waves Is Critical, Advocate Says

Understanding the impact heat has on people of different ages could be the difference between “I’m uncomfortable in this heat” and fatal consequences, says a seniors advocate.

How Livable are YYC Neighbourhoods? Older Adults Answer the Question in Words and Photos

July 26, 2023: Calgary seniors’ photovoice exhibit, led by UCalgary Faculty of Social Work researcher, captures the challenges and elements that make a livable neighbourhood

Aging in a Perilous Time

July 30, 2023: What has COVID taught us about aging? Will our learnings make the next public health crisis easier on our most fragile citizens?