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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

Paying More Attention to the Health and Social Benefits of Libraries Is Overdue

November 2, 2023: “The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” Albert Einstein spoke these words almost a century ago, but they are as true as ever.While Einstein w

More Seniors Choosing to Age in Home Instead of Downsizing: CMHC Report

November 15, 2023: Although seniors tend to consider downsizing as they get older, a large proportion are instead choosing to age in their home rather than put it on the market, according to a report

CORE Alberta News - November 3, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!As always, if there are important topics that you would like more information on or possibilities you would like to explore, please connect wi

‘They Need a Safe Place’: Africa Centre Working to Improve Tools to Address Elder Abuse

Circles Under the Tree Project aims to break down stigma around elder abuse

Increasing Continuing Care Capacity in Edmonton

The opening of the new Norwood West building at the Gene Zwozdesky Centre provides Albertans with greater access to complex, post-acute and continuing care.

CORE Alberta News - October 20, 2023

Hello everyone who has joined our network after the Healthy Aging Alberta Summit! We are very grateful to have you in our network and excited to continue the momentum of the conversations from last w

2023 Bhayana Award Nominations

the 2023 Bhayana Awards are now open! The Awards are multi-dimensional and honour the work of non-profit or social sector staff. Categories include Leadership, Innovation, Partnership, and Community Building.

Expanding Home Support Services for Alberta Seniors

Alberta’s government is providing $2.1 million to expand day-to-day in-home services for seniors across the province in collaboration with Healthy Aging Alberta.

New Horizons for Seniors Program Announces Pan-Canadian Funding

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors. The NHSP provides funding to organizations