Submitted by: Erin Olde Did you know Robert Neil Butler (1927-2010) coined the term “Ageism”? Butler was a graduate of Columbia University and was a physician, gerontologist, psychiatrist, and author who was the director of the National Institute on Aging. Butler was known for his work on the social needs and the rights of older […]
Submitted by: Paige Walker Ageism is defined as the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. Ageism affects all age groups but can especially be seen in the older adult population. Ageism is the most tolerated “ism” which is why many older adults experience ageism. There are many ways in which […]
Submitted by: Erin Olde In a recent post, Alberta Council on Aging asked the public about ways in which people can improve the quality of life for older adults. I would love to share a comment: “Purpose! Ensure our aging population continues to have a purpose. Interest driven purpose. Doing things together and intergenerationally. Keeping their interests […]
Submitted by: Mary Benson, Board Member Are you age-friendly? With summer comes the excitement of outdoor festivals, special events and fairs. If you represent an organization or are a member of a planning committee, here are some tips to consider when creating an age- friendly community event. In an age-friendly community: outdoor areas and […]
They meet on the elevator. She is 102, and asks “how old are you?” He says “92”, and she comes back with, “oh you will want to get to be over 100 – things are so much better then!” Embrace your age. Welcome to Alberta Council on Aging where every age is celebrated and honoured. […]
Yesterday, the day of valentines and cupid’s flying arrows, we reflected on the sad news of Bernie Travis’s passing. Bernie was the founder of Early Onset Dementia Alberta Foundation. Bernie helped every single person she could. With joy in her heart, and the offer of hope for a better day. A carer herself of a […]
Over the summer, the Government of Alberta hosted a four-part webinar series designed to help support the mental health and wellness of seniors, their caregivers, and service providers. These webinars provided information on mental health supports and strategies, focus on the future, grief and loss during the pandemic, and managing burnout and stress as Alberta […]
Barbara Cavers is the facilitator for the upcoming series of Living Strong workshops. She will also be the guest speaker at Alberta Council on Aging’s 54th Annual General Meeting, so we are really excited to introduce her to you all today! Barbara brings a passion for learning to all that she does. Prior to her […]
Live a high-quality lifeBe in control of your lifeMake changes where necessary The Living Strong Program encourages participants to explore various components of wellbeing: physical, mental, environment, spiritual, and getting your paperwork in order. Learn more about being proactive and living stronger longer. The aim of this program is to support participants right now, at […]
Last year at this time we held our last live public event- the Dash Between. We paired older adults and poets for a short interview, of which the audience were able to witness. The poets went away and created a piece from the short time the pairs were together. We had three generations of people […]