Resources

Each year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shines a light on a serious, often hidden issue affecting older adults across the globe: elder abuse. It’s a difficult topic—but one we can’t ignore.

As we age, it’s natural to notice changes in our appearance—wrinkles, thinning hair, or shifts in body shape. For some people, these changes can become a source of intense distress and preoccupation. If you or someone you know feels overwhelmed by concerns about how they look, it might be more than just aging—it could be a condition called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).

a presentation delivered to communities across Alberta to educate and engage bystanders to identify and respond to elder abuse.

learn about Social Prescribing as a non-medical model of care and how people and organizations are working together to nurture caregiver well-being

COURAGE’s plans for a National Aging Strategy

Natalie Turner, Deputy Director for Localities at the Centre for Ageing Better, explains how ageism can impact how older people engage with their local community and the actions needed from community leaders to break down those barriers.

How IG relationships influence and impact career choices. Looking at IG mentorship.

Over the past year, Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) has been exploring different ways to engage Calgarians in civic matters, including zine workshops, community conversations, and a public survey. The first engagement included the making of zines (small publications) that gave participants an opportunity to show what a city with enough for all looks like.

These pertinent resources offer facts, statistics, and evidence on the impact and benefits of social prescribing across diverse populations and prescriptions.