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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREExpanding COVID supports for all Albertans
All Albertans are now eligible to receive self-isolation supports to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Prior to this expansion, only Albertans in Edmonton and Calgary were eligible for the $625 paym
The Medically At-Risk Driver (MARD) Centre issues a second funding call for alternate transportation for seniors’ service providers in rural and remote Alberta - Application due March 31
MARD Centre issues a second funding call for alternate transportation for seniors’ service providers in rural and remote Alberta
The spread of COVID-19 and temporary closures of alternate transport
Volunteer Airdrie seeking new recruits for Volunteer Driver Program
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Volunteer Airdrie is seeking assistance with transportation for seniors and disabled residents.
Over the past three months, there has been a large increase in requests for drivers
Limited provincewide changes to public health measures
Easing of restrictions for outdoor gatherings, personal services and funeral attendance will take effect Jan. 18.
While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 people will be allowed at outdo
Satellite vaccine clinics open in emergency departments and progress to date
Nine satellite clinics have already taken place, with more than 425 emergency department staff vaccinated. As more vaccine becomes available, additional clinics will be opened for eligible staff. Albe
Rapid testing expands to include vulnerable Albertans
Rapid testing will be expanded across the province to reach Albertans in homeless shelters, long-term care facilities and remote rural communities.
Starting Dec. 18, rapid point-of-care testing will
Winners of Minister’s Seniors Service Awards announced!
On December 15, 2020, the Honourable Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, presented awards to nine Albertans. Selected from 100 nominations – the most since 2007 – the 2020 Minister’s
Decade of Healthy Ageing
On December 14th, 2020, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing.Â
What is the Decade of Healthy Ageing?
The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2
Covid: Students and retirees form long-distance friendships
A heartwarming story about connections made between students and retirees who have been left isolated during the pandemic across languages and cultures.
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