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CANADA | Nov 30, 2023

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: November 2023

Research Spotlight: Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH manage The Homeless Hub, a web-based research library and information centre. The Homeless Hub includes resourc

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Government of Canada Funds 256 Projects in Alberta to Empower Seniors in Their Communities

Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizat

Alberta Seniors' Week is June 5 – 11, 2023!

Seniors’ Week 2023In 2023, Seniors’ Week is from June 5 to 11. The Town of Okotoks will kick off the week with an event on June 5, 2023.HistorySeniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to c

CORE Alberta News - May 18, 2023

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WILDFIRES: EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES

Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults

Age Better Grants: Applications Open on May 24!

Age Better (formerly Seniors Can!) is a HelpAge Canada program designed to help community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) organizations across the country in supporting older people in the places they live.

Helping Wildfire Evacuees Replace Missing ID

Evacuees of the Alberta wildfires who lost or left behind their Alberta driver’s licence, ID card or birth certificate between April 29 and June 29 will be able to replace these documents free of ch

Alberta and Canada to Match Canadian Red Cross Donations to Support Alberta Wildfire Response

The widespread impact of the wildfires in Alberta calls for such a federal-provincial partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to support Albertans through these difficult times.The Governme

A Care Revolution: Inside Canada’s First Dementia Village

In Langley, British Columbia, there’s a village that may remind you of your own: you can go for a stroll, pick up a couple of items from the grocery store or even pop by the salon. But, this particu

Study Focuses on Employment Challenges and Opportunities for Employers and Older Adults in Central Alberta

Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre and Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to hear from adults over 55 and employers to find out what they both want when it comes to the workp

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