[Report] Healthy Aging Alberta: 2024 Regional Gatherings Report

In the spring of 2024, Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted the third annual Regional Gatherings across the province, with one virtual and 11 in-person Gatherings. The events reached 433 attendees and featured presentations on various topics tailored to fit regional trends and ongoing work unique to each area. In-person Gatherings were held in Anzac, Ardrossan, Bonnyville, Coaldale, Calgary, Drumheller, Grande Prairie, Hinton, Innisfail, Medicine Hat, and Okotoks.

People from community-based organizations, healthcare, housing, and other allied sectors came together for inspiring professional learning days that were both engaging and transformative. The events were designed to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation and provide valuable insights into the current state of the seniors-serving sector. Through a series of dynamic conversation cafes, thought-provoking discussions, and authentic keynotes, we explored strategies and ideas to propel us forward.

The Gatherings shared a similar format, including an HAA overview and update, ongoing work on three service delivery models guided by HAA (Home & Community Supports, Assisted Transportation, and Social Prescribing), obtaining feedback on HAA’s Strategic Priorities and the Baseline of Services, as well as a variety of keynote presentations and conversation cafes with the Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector.

Read the full report to learn more about Healthy Aging Alberta's time in community and their key takeaways.