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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Age Friendly Edmonton (AFE) and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) are marking this year’s Seniors’ Week in a very meaningful way. For the first time in over two years,…

By: Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council staff Ageism is a form of discrimination that we all may face, or unintentionally perpetuate, at some point in our lives. It refers to how…

By: Sheena Jaffer, Age Friendly Edmonton As we age, it is common to experience functional limitations and changes in hearing, vision, mobility, or memory. Technology can be instrumental in helping…

Social Prescribing Manager will work for the ESCC backbone team and support the stakeholders in implementing a made-in-Edmonton model of social prescribing. Project Manager – Social Prescribing Job Description & Responsibilities…