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CANADA | Mar 26, 2026

[News] How you can learn to age in a healthy way

Adults approaching their senior years and those who are already older adults are invited to take place in an Alberta-wide initiative to help learn to age in a healthy way.

A Safe Space for Seniors Dealing With Abuse

Seniors are ending up in dire straits after financial issues forced them to change their living arrangements, say officials with two Alberta shelters."Due to their finances, some older adults need to

Providing Seniors With Accessible Transportation

Alberta’s government is investing $3.5 million in Healthy Aging Alberta to ensure accessible and affordable transportation for seniors throughout the province.Whether it be to visit a doctor, pick u

2023 Healthy Aging Alberta Regional Gatherings

Join other Community-Based Senior Serving professionals in your area for a day of learning and connection.This is an in-person opportunity for organizations to showcase their work and learn from one a

CORE Alberta News - April 20, 2023

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Supporting Millions of Canadians with the Rising Cost of Groceries

With grocery prices going up, too many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. In the face of global inflation and rising costs, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed relief to Canadia

Aging Population Our Great Challenge and Opportunity

By 2035, Canada will be considered a “super-aged” country with one in four Canadians older than 65 years. While this has significant consequences for our workforce, it also has big repercussions f

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Volunteer Week

April 16, 2023Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week:“In Canada and around the world, volunteers are the backbone of our c

Strengthening Support for Seniors at Risk

Alberta’s government is supporting at-risk seniors with $7.4 million over three years to reduce elder abuse and increase prevention supports.In Alberta, an estimated one in 10 seniors is a victim of

7 Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Scams targeting older adults are on the rise, but knowing how to spot the signs can reduce your risk of falling prey to one.Here are seven common scams to watch out for according to Royal Bank of Cana