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