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What’s the matter with ageism?

By: Dr. Sheree T. Kwong See  In the weeks before she died, my mother made a plea to me. “Sher,” she said, “no one listens to us old people. If…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Caregivers Alberta

Caregivers Alberta is marking 20 years since its inception. It was founded in 2001 by a group of caregivers looking to shift the support approach away from teaching caregivers how to be better at providing care, to providing…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Mill Woods Seniors Association

Mill Woods Seniors Association (MWSA) is situated in the hub of the Mill Woods community in south Edmonton. It operates on the second floor of the Edmonton Public Library building at 2610 Hewes Way NW.    MWSA reopened to in-person programming on July 5th, after public…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Edmonton Seniors Centre

The Edmonton Seniors Centre (ESC) can be found in the Edmonton General Hospital, located in the Oliver neighbourhood (at 11111 Jasper Avenue). Incorporated in 1976, it went by a different…

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Working together to transform Edmonton’s seniors framework

With the pandemic’s impact on the economy, the need for coordination of services for Edmonton’s older adults (the demographic most adversely affected by COVID-19) has been demonstrated. The shock wave from…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: Elmwood Seniors for Seniors

Elmwood Seniors for Seniors is a relative newcomer to Edmonton’s seniors sector. This volunteer-based community-run program began in 2019 as informal meet-ups at a local park. It picked up steam…

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Diving into the data

A pair of information sessions — one in November, and another in December — are providing community-based seniors serving organizations with valuable insight into the role data collection and evaluation…

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Local storytellers share festive tales, promote healthy aging

On December 15, a talented group of storytellers gathered to share stories of holiday memories, lively folk tales, and teachings of gratitude that reflect the spirit of the season. The…

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Stakeholder Spotlight: SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association

SouthWest Edmonton Seniors Association (SWESA) is truly a collaboration of community. With the help of a number of community partners and volunteers, it is able to deliver programs out of…

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Local groups at forefront of aging in place ideas

Not surprisingly, the majority of Canadians want to ‘age in place’ — be able to live safely and independently in their home or community for as long as they wish…

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