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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

New Indigenous Housing in Calgary

Calgary’s new 12-unit Elders’ Lodge will support Indigenous Elders and seniors in need of affordable housing.

CORE Alberta News - September 7, 2023

This week we will be talking more about Healthy Aging CORE Alberta.

SEPTEMBER 2023 NORTHWEST TERRITORIES WILDFIRE EVACUATION: UPDATES & RESOURCES

Reception and registration centres open in Alberta are to support evacuees from communities on an active evacuation order.

Government of Canada Seeks Applicants for National Seniors Council (deadline EXTENDED to October 11)

Canada’s population of seniors is rapidly growing. As we work to help every Canadian age with dignity and choice, we must ensure that our public policy reflects the lived experiences of Canadian seniors and their supporters.

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.