A collaborative approach to data can improve the capacity for social service organizations to collect, organize & analyze data – a critical first step to better serving client populations in #YEG & across Alberta. 🏙️ Learn more about the Data Warehouse: bit.ly/43IDsZN

Let’s boost awareness about the value and effectiveness of community-based senior services! Support our efforts to increase awareness of seniors’ needs in Alberta by signing this Declaration: bit.ly/456WOs7 #YEGseniors #AlbertaSeniors

Help boost #AlbertaSeniors services! Organizations like Sage need sustainable funding to provide support and services for seniors to thrive in their communities. Learn how: seniorscouncil.net #YEGSeniors

Please note, Sage will be closed Monday, May 22, 2023 for Victoria Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

This week is #SeniorsWeek, our colleagues at @CCSMH are seizing this occasion to celebrate the resilience of older adults and promote resources to support their mental wellbeing. More on our blog: bit.ly/3N5Awjq

Happy Seniors' Week everyone! Special shout out and thank you to Servus Credit Union for your continued support and for sponsoring our activities calendar this month – lot's of exciting (and free!) programs happening this June! 🎉 shorturl.at/impM1

Join us on June 15 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – an opportunity to spark a national conversation about preventing elder abuse and safeguarding the rights of seniors. Let's remember that #RightsDoNotGetOld and join the movement to #ABGrowTheConversation💜

Ageism and elder abuse go hand in hand. Combating ageism is essential to tackling abuse against older individuals. Let's promote respect, inclusion, and dignity for all ages. Learn more here: youtu.be/pBUxKu0iGxQ Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario #RightsDoNotGetOld #ABGrowTheConversation

In Canada, there are more than 500 emergency and transitional shelters, but only 13 of them are exclusively dedicated to serving older adults. Check out this infographic co-developed by Sage and CNPEA about sheltering programs for older adults. #RightsDoNotGetOld

Join us on June 15 at Sage in honour of #WEAAD2023 - an opportunity to create conversation around elder abuse prevention and what each of us can do to protect the rights of seniors in our communities. Don't miss out on this impactful day of education, support, and celebration!

Today 2 kids are moving out of homelessness with their families & we're furnishing 8 homes for #HousingFirst participants with YOUR donations, #YEG! Housing First Agencies: e4c, Bissell Centre | #YEG, YMCA of Northern AB - Edmonton, George Spady Society & Sage Seniors Association. #EndHomelessness

A #research team University of Alberta explored the factors that determine #HealthyAgeing in seniors. They formulated a new method to assess strengths & deficits, helping physicians to improve patient #health (doi.org/10.18848/2576-…). Listen to this: scipod.global/professor-anne… UAlberta Nursing

November is Family Violence Prevention month in Alberta. We all can be part of preventing family violence, including elder abuse, when we share information and raise awareness. AEAAC has a great resource available online: heyzine.com/flip-book/stay… #BeAChangeMaker

Did you know that the abuse of Power of Attorney is against the law? If you think it's happening to someone you know, call the Edmonton Police non-emergency line at 780.423.4567 and let the authorities know. edmontonpolice.ca/powerofattorne…

Nearly 1 in 10 Alberta seniors may be subjected to elder abuse. This is unacceptable, for anyone, in any form. Today I joined Sage Seniors Association and Unison for Generations 50+ to announce $3.3 million to launch a new Safe Spaces program to provide shelter for seniors escaping elder abuse in rural and

The kind of news that makes your Monday: $3.3million investment over the next 3 years for the Safe Spaces program will utilize vacant lodge spaces to expand shelter capacity for seniors. Congrats to AEAAC Sage Seniors Association Unison for Generations 50+ edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new….