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CANADA | Jun 04, 2025

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta gathering discusses seniors' service strategies

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted its Northern Alberta regional gathering in St. Paul May 15. The day-long gathering brought together community-based seniors-serving organizations to receive information and provide feedback.

Posthaste: Baby boomers are increasingly worried about their finances heading into retirement

Baby boomers say they’re feeling more nervous about their financial security following the pandemic. A new report from the National Institute of Ageing (NIA), in collaboration with HomeEquity Bank,

Pharmacies ready to help increase immunization rates in older adults

During the COVID-19 pandemic, neighbourhood pharmacies have been stepping up to help vaccinate older people against the virus. Now, with an estimated 1 in 4 adults at risk of not being vaccinated agai

Applauding Albertans helping seniors

Alberta’s government is recognizing nine individuals, organizations and businesses for their service to seniors. The Minister’s Seniors Service Awards honour Albertans who improve the lives of se

Money on the mind: More than 75 per cent nearing retirement worry about finances

More than three quarters of Canadians nearing or in early retirement are worried about finances at a time when more and more people plan to age at home for as long as possible, according to a new surv

Current homeowners prefer aging in place – survey

More than nine out of 10 (91%) Canadian homeowners have said that they are planning to remain in their current abodes for as long as possible, according to a poll by HomeEquity Bank and Ryerson Univer

Back to work: Recent retiree job hunting as pension, government benefits come up short

Campbell Alexander isn't living the retirement he envisioned. The Winnipeg man, who retired about two years ago, is applying for seasonal gigs as part of an effort to make up a $500-$600 monthly sho

Open letter urges feds to reinstate lost GIS for low income seniors

CanAge has endorsed an Open Letter written by the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) urging the federal government to reinstate lost GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) for low income seniors as a

Enhanced COVID-19 protection for continuing care

Alberta’s government is strengthening health measures for continuing care facilities to help protect vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19. Thanks to vaccines, COVID-19 outbreaks in continuing care fa

Our Health examines future of local long-term care

A popular local health series puts a magnifying glass on the future of long-term care in Simcoe County. The topical Thursday evening event is part of the Our Health series with a panel of experts tak