Edmonton Family Matters Seniors

• 2 generations are downsizing: What should you keep?

  Within the next 15 years, about one quarter of Canadians will be 65 and older. The dramatic greying of our population is already leading to a double downsizing, but a lot of younger Canadians are forgoing grandma's silver.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2017
  
• Don’t leave last wishes up for debate: senior’s health advocate

  An Edmonton registered nurse and the owner of a community care centre says conversations about the kind of health care and treatment loved ones want in their final days shouldn't be left until the last minute.

  Blogs

  Apr 25, 2017
  
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• School play connects Alberta teen to Vimy Ridge veteran great-grandfather

  Alberta students are stepping into the shoes of Vimy Ridge soldiers this weekend in the play Vimy. For one student, the role runs in his blood.

  Features

  Apr 4, 2017
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• School program pairs students with seniors: ‘They really do develop friendships’

  For four years, Seniors and Youth Networking Communities has been building friendships between seniors and kids.

  Education

  Dec 22, 2016
• Alberta family celebrates 5th female generation

  An Alberta family is marking two important milestones: their eldest female family member's 93rd birthday and the birth of the family's fifth generation.

  Features

  Sep 23, 2016
• Grandparents cut off from grandkids ‘don’t know where to turn’: Alberta grandmother

  When Marilyn Marks' estranged daughter cut off contact, the grandmother went to court to fight for access to see her grandchild. She found the system to be confusing, expensive and divisive.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 19, 2016