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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

From Alzheimer Society of Canada website: Each January, the Alzheimer Society supports and leads Canada’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. During this month, [...]

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Jan
Bullying Awareness Week: Let’s talk about Elder Abuse

November 14-18 is recognized as Bullying Awareness Week in Alberta. We want to take this opportunity to raise awareness of [...]

17
Nov
November is Financial Literacy Month

During Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) engages with Canadians and works together with organizations from [...]

15
Nov
November is Fall Prevention Month!
November 1, 2022

Falls are the leading cause of injuries amongst older persons in Canada. Our bodies naturally change with age and these [...]

October 7 is Ageism Awareness Day

Ageism is defined as the prejudice or discrimination against an age-group. A common notion is that older people are less [...]

07
Oct
Press Release: International Day of Older Persons

United Nations International Day of Older Persons October 1 On October 1, join Alberta Council on Aging as we recognize [...]

26
Sep
Alberta Council on Aging announces new Executive Director
September 21, 2022

Media Release For Immediate Release: September 21, 2022 A message from our President, Ron Rose: Please join me in welcoming [...]

A message from Donna Durand
July 14, 2022

Hello and farewell friends, Ten years ago I was recruited by Alberta Council on Aging as Executive Director and Program [...]

Support for Dementia Caregivers

Submitted by: Mary Benson Has your role in life suddenly changed from being a husband, a mother, a son, or [...]

12
Jun
Living Stronger, Longer

Submitted by: Ashley Bowler Many people are living longer; however, we can’t assume longevity means a high quality of life [...]

11
Jun
Origins of the term “Ageism”

Submitted by: Erin Olde Did you know Robert Neil Butler (1927-2010) coined the term “Ageism”? Butler was a graduate of [...]

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10
Jun
Putting a stop to Ageism

Submitted by: Paige Walker Ageism is defined as the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. [...]

09
Jun
How can we improve the quality of life for older adults?

Submitted by: Erin Olde In a recent post, Alberta Council on Aging asked the public about ways in which people [...]

08
Jun
Building Age-friendly Communities, One Event at a Time

Submitted by: Mary Benson, Board Member Are you age-friendly? With summer comes the excitement of outdoor festivals, special events and [...]

07
Jun
Celebrate Age!

They meet on the elevator. She is 102, and asks “how old are you?” He says “92”, and she comes [...]

06
Jun
Farewell Bernie Travis, a beauty friend and trusted colleague.
February 15, 2022

Yesterday, the day of valentines and cupid’s flying arrows, we reflected on the sad news of Bernie Travis’s passing. Bernie [...]

Grief and Loss During the Pandemic Webinar

Over the summer, the Government of Alberta hosted a four-part webinar series designed to help support the mental health and [...]

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Aug
Meet Barbara Cavers

Barbara Cavers is the facilitator for the upcoming series of Living Strong workshops. She will also be the guest speaker [...]

07
Apr
Join us in the Living Strong Program!

Live a high-quality lifeBe in control of your lifeMake changes where necessary The Living Strong Program encourages participants to explore [...]

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Mar
A Look Back to a Live Event to Celebrate Age: The Dash Between 2020

Last year at this time we held our last live public event- the Dash Between.  We paired older adults and [...]

08
Mar
A Good Life, a Good Death

Dr. Ronald Bayne, an advocate for seniors and a geriatrician died this week through medically assisted death.  The legislation has [...]

03
Mar
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Update

Starting February 24 at 8:00 a.m., community seniors 75+ will be able to book vaccine appointments. In anticipation of this, here [...]

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Feb
Your Opportunity to Share Your Thoughts and Have Your Voice Heard on Facility-Based Continuing Care Review Engagement

The survey will close on January 29, 2021. [...]

13
Jan
Help Your Alberta Council on Aging make a difference this #GivingTuesday
November 27, 2020

Alberta Council on Aging, the only non profit, province wide, charitable organization of its kind in Canada has been working [...]

What are the differences between the various celebrations that recognize older persons?
September 22, 2020

Seniors Week, Grandparents Day, and International Day of Older Persons: What is the difference and why do we celebrate these [...]

Leaders speak out about their concerns regarding older people in the context of COVID-19
June 18, 2020

Older people have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders from around the world have expressed their concern about [...]

World Elder Abuse Day June 15 Director Gordon Nott shares his thoughts
June 15, 2020

WORLD ELDER ABUSE DAY – 2020 As we prepare to recognize World Elder Abuse Day on June 15th, I find [...]

Join a Mom and Daughter as they discuss myths of age!
June 7, 2020

Adele Fontaine, 80 and her daughter Marie Fontaine, 55 discuss myths of age from health to art to being conscious.  [...]

Seniors Week- dispelling myths day 6. Facing the stigma of incapacity.
June 6, 2020

Meet change maker Pramila Sinha as she shares her thoughts on a stigma that is holding seniors back… I feel [...]

Seniors Week in Alberta… let’s talk stereotypes and driving!
June 5, 2020

#seniorsweek day 5. Stereotype: Seniors are not good drivers. Well? To be eligible to drive a person must be medically [...]

True or False? Long term care system impacted by ageism
June 4, 2020

Alberta Council on Aging continues to dispel myths of age for #seniorsweek, day 4. Ageism has everything  to do with [...]

Dispeling Myths- Aging Is Something to Be Feared!
June 3, 2020

Within myself, I’m working to dispel the myth that aging is something that should be feared, erased, or covered up. [...]

Myth busting… all seniors are sick… true or false?
June 2, 2020

older adults, re-launch, re-engagement Dr. Hinshaw stressed on the May 28 townhall call with Seniors Ministry and senior serving sector, [...]

Seniors week June 1 to 7 Dispelling myths and stereotypes of age
May 31, 2020

Meet Director Nick Chrapko as he reflects  Age is Just a Number… or is It? http://shorturl.at/kmxY6 [...]

Key Issues and Possibilities in Continuing Care in Alberta
May 19, 2020

Key Issues and Possibilities in Continuing Care in Alberta Authors Linda McFarlane, MSW, Mare Montell Donly, MSW, and Crystal Kwan, [...]

Happy Volunteer Week!

Dear Board of Directors and Volunteers, You are the core of this 53-year-old grassroots volunteer-based organization known as Alberta Council [...]

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Apr
Dearest Earth
March 31, 2020

Dearest Earth, We who are about to die sure will miss you. Many of us are senior citizens and some [...]

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month – a personal note

My father has had a diagnosis of dementia for a number of years and recently, the diagnosis was advanced to [...]

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Jan
International Day of Older Persons 2019
October 1, 2019

Welcome and thank you for joining us today to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is The [...]

Do You Know About International Day of Older Persons (IDOP)?

In 1990, the United Nations declared International Day of Older Persons to bring awareness to, and to celebrate older persons. [...]

03
Sep
Let’s Talk: Bullying and Ageism

  It is a Community Need to Stop Ageism Many years ago, even before World Health Organization announced Age friendly [...]

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Feb
#NationalHousingDay2018
November 22, 2018

Since 2000, November 22 has been declared National Housing Day in Canada. We at Alberta Council on Aging would like [...]

United Nations International Day of Older Persons
September 11, 2018

Media Release For Immediate Release  United Nations International Day of Older Persons October 1  For the first time in Alberta’s [...]

Alberta Council on Aging is Turning 50!
February 15, 2017

Alberta Council on Aging is hosting a 50th Anniversary Luncheon and Program. This free event will take place June 19, [...]

Ken and Joyce Edwards: Growing up in one of Alberta’s first black communities
February 2, 2017

Ken and Joyce Edwards: Growing up in one of Alberta’s first black communities By Terry Jorden Jefferson Edwards was only [...]

The Thread by Mary Campbell
January 30, 2017

For the month of January we are looking for submissions that touch on the theme of Alzheimer Awareness month. We [...]

Grandma Edna’s Memory Box
January 25, 2017

Grandma Edna taught Grade one for many years. She loved to play cards, take care of her cat, and she [...]

Submission: With Love To You By Louise Kitura
January 24, 2017

With Love to You… By Louise Kitura   I want to share a true story of a beautiful woman whom [...]

Rest Little Momma Rest by Mary Campbell
January 23, 2017

For the month of January we are looking for submissions that touch on the theme of Alzheimer Awareness month. We [...]

What is Dementia?
January 9, 2017

Many people think dementia is the same as Alzheimer’s disease; however, Alzheimer’s disease is just one form of dementia. Other [...]

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