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Tag: ageism

Project Inspire Encourages Community and Creativity

June 15, 2018 by Careen Chrusch

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 […]

Filed Under: Community, Creative Expression Tagged With: ageism, creativity, project inspire

New Collaboration Builds Community; Fights Isolation and Ageism

May 12, 2017 by Careen Chrusch

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 […]

Filed Under: Creative Expression Tagged With: ageism, creativity, discrimination

The New Normal – Thriving Beyond 90

July 21, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“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 […]

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: ageism, creative expression

The Language of Aging and Dementia

May 26, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“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. […]

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: ageism, discrimination, language

Ageism – Rethinking Our View of Getting Older

March 3, 2016 by Careen Chrusch

“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 […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Active Living, ageism, dementia

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Garrison Green (Integrated Living) 3028 Don Ethell Boulevard SW
Calgary, Alberta
T3E 0C9
 
Rentals and Lease: (403) 917-1389 Reception: (403) 685-7200 Fax: (403) 240-3772
Fish Creek North (Memory Care + Assisted) 51 Providence Boulevard SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 0X2
 
Rentals and Lease: (587) 841-5134 Reception: (587) 481-7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961
Fish Creek West (Independent Living) 14720 1 St SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 1A1
 
Rentals and Lease: (587) 609-8167 Reception: (587) 481-7907 Fax: (403) 873-3961

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