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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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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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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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Caring for Our Caregivers: The Unsung Role of Older Adult Caregivers in Alberta

By admin / May 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Caring for Our Caregivers: The Unsung Role of Older Adult Caregivers in Alberta

Many older adults serve vital roles as caregivers within their families- whether it’s for their partners, children, grandchildren, or other family and friends. In Canada, 24% of older adults are…

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