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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Falls are the leading cause of injuries amongst older persons in Canada. Our bodies naturally change with age and these changes affect the way we feel, move, and behave. A fall can have a devastating and lasting impact on a person, resulting in injury, chronic pain and a reduced quality of life. Even without an […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Media Release For Immediate Release: September 21, 2022 A message from our President, Ron Rose: Please join me in welcoming Mary Benson to her new role as Executive Director of Alberta Council on Aging. Mary previously served as the director for Region 2, and brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to her new […]
Hello and farewell friends, Ten years ago I was recruited by Alberta Council on Aging as Executive Director and Program Manager. My task was to align the once very popular Senior Friendly™ program, developed by Edmonton seniors, with World Health Organization Age- friendly initiatives. Through the late nineties and early 2000’s, council could be very […]
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Submitted by: Mary Benson Has your role in life suddenly changed from being a husband, a mother, a son, or a daughter, to the role of a full time care provider of a family member that lives with dementia? If this is your situation, you need support. Think of your support system as like having […]
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Submitted by: Ashley Bowler Many people are living longer; however, we can’t assume longevity means a high quality of life – especially while living through a pandemic. In saying “Living Strong Longer,” what we mean is that older persons keep their bodies and minds healthy so they can live longer, higher quality lives. We do […]