From Alzheimer Society of Canada website: Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. During this month, we at the Society encourage organizations across Canada, and individuals like you, to learn more about dementia and its stark impact on Canadians. And while Alzheimer’s Awareness Month may stop at the end of January, the experiences […]

November 14-18 is recognized as Bullying Awareness Week in Alberta. We want to take this opportunity to raise awareness of Elder Abuse. What is Elder Abuse? As stated by World Health Organization:  Elder abuse is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of […]

During Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) engages with Canadians and works together with organizations from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to help strengthen the financial literacy of individuals and families and build their financial resilience. Throughout the month, organizations from across the country are encouraged to host events and […]

Ageism is defined as the prejudice or discrimination against an age-group. A common notion is that older people are less valuable to society and less eligible for human rights. The Let’s Stop Ageism awareness campaign addresses ageism head on and promotes community members of all ages to interact, accept, embrace and celebrate older people. Many […]

United Nations International Day of Older Persons October 1 On October 1, join Alberta Council on Aging as we recognize and celebrate older persons for what they have contributed in the past, present and future. The theme of “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women” serves as a hallmark and reminder of the significant role […]