Seniors Home Supports 2023

By Megan Lala / July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Seniors Home Supports 2023

The Edmonton Seniors Home Supports Program is a referral service that gives seniors referrals to screened service providers which offer snow removal, yard help, housekeeping. home repair and maintenance, personal services,…

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photo of Anne Lambert was taken in 2011 for her induction into the University of Alberta, Museums and Collections, Hall of Fame. Anne and 3 others were the initial recipients of the Curator Hall of Fame Award. In 2017, her collection in Human Ecology was officially named as the Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection.

Navigating the Labyrinth: The Essential Role of Information and Referral/Advocacy in Older Adult Care

By Megan Lala / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Navigating the Labyrinth: The Essential Role of Information and Referral/Advocacy in Older Adult Care

(Photo above: Photo of Anne Lambert was taken in 2011 for her induction into the University of Alberta, Museums and Collections, Hall of Fame. Anne and 3 others were the…

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ESCC Spotlight on the Shaama Centre: A Model for Diversity in the Older Adult Community

By Megan Lala / June 8, 2023 / Comments Off on ESCC Spotlight on the Shaama Centre: A Model for Diversity in the Older Adult Community

As the world’s population ages, there is an increasing need to address the unique challenges that older adults face. In Alberta, the aging population is becoming more diverse, with different…

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Senior’s Week Kick-Off 2023 Recap

By Megan Lala / June 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Senior’s Week Kick-Off 2023 Recap

On Monday June 5th, 2023, Age Friendly Edmonton held a Seniors’ Week Kick-off event at City Hall to celebrate seniors in Edmonton and all that they contribute to the city.…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC)

By Megan Lala / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stakeholder Spotlight: The Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (EASC)

We had the privilege of interviewing Deborah Rose, Executive Director of the Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre. We learned from her that the Centre is celebrating its 37th anniversary this year!…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS)

By Megan Lala / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Stakeholder Spotlight: The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS)

The Métis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton (MCFS) is a family resource centre in Edmonton that delivers, at no charge, culturally focused social service programs primarily to the Indigenous…

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Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

By Megan Lala / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Driven by Compassion: The Essential Value of Mobility and Volunteerism Among Older Adults

Many older adults in Alberta play an invaluable role as volunteers, contributing significantly to their communities, oftentimes through organizations like Drive Happiness, which serve other older adults. Older adults are…

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Link Letter Submission Form

By Megan Lala / May 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Link Letter Submission Form
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Beyond Recreation: The Transformative Role of Senior Centres

By Megan Lala / May 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Beyond Recreation: The Transformative Role of Senior Centres

The vitality of older adults is often untapped and underestimated. As the story of Tom and Cecil Graysen illustrates, older adults not only benefit from but also significantly contribute to…

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