When people get together to discuss issues and create art, the result can often be inspiring. That was the basis for Project Inspire, a collaborative project involving older adults from United Active Living, the United Way, LINKAges and the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association. For the past year, the project combined discussions on matters that […]
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New Collaboration Builds Community; Fights Isolation and Ageism
The United Active Living Foundation is working closely with United Way and two of its agency partners to launch a six-week art and discussion pilot program that will focus on ageism and isolation and their effect on older adults. The program is called Project Inspire, and involves older adults from LINKAges and the Calgary Chinese […]
The New Normal – Thriving Beyond 90
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou, American poet Much was made of it last year when Statistics Canada released a report that noted that for the first time ever, there are now […]
The Language of Aging and Dementia
“Words are things. They get on the walls, and your clothes, and finally in to you.” – Maya Angelou, American poet If we are fortunate enough, we will all reach old age some day. Because of medical advances we are living longer than ever before and yet for many, growing older is an undesired option. […]
Ageism – Rethinking Our View of Getting Older
“Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, age don’t matter.” – Baseball star Leroy “Satchel” Paige When you think of an older adult, what comes to mind? Someone with a walker? Someone who has dementia? Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us have a general image […]
