Dr. Jasneet Parmar and her research team from the University of Alberta are conducting a research study to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted family caregivers in Alberta since our last survey in July 2020. Family caregivers are critical to enabling Albertans needing care to remain at home. They provide 75- 90% of the care to community dwelling Albertans. We also know that caregivers…
The 14th Annual Sage Awards, presented by Servus Credit Union, were held on Friday, June 11, 2021 and celebrated stories of resilience, community building, and leadership among seniors who inspire. Sage Award Nominees Deb Alloway Kelly Holland Renate Sainsbury Catherine Armstrong Stuart and Linda Brown Sage Award Recipients Eric Storey Eric Storey, a driving force in advocating for ending ageism,…
June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day which celebrates the history, diversity, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. In addition to celebrating our rich Indigenous culture, we recognize the need to make tangible actions toward recognizing the truth and reconciliation process with Canada’s Indigenous peoples. The…
