Nearly 1 in 10 Alberta seniors may be subjected to elder abuse. This is unacceptable, for anyone, in any form. Today I joined @sageyeg and @Unison50Plus 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 @abelderabuse @sageyeg @Unison50Plus https://t.co/CK5cGVjYlK.

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 @edmontonpolice non-emergency line at 780.423.4567 and let the authorities know. https://t.co/C0kVZmDAMJ

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. @abelderabuse has a great resource available online: https://t.co/SWsfVYj8TU #BeAChangeMaker

A #research team @UAlberta explored the factors that determine #HealthyAgeing in seniors. They formulated a new method to assess strengths & deficits, helping physicians to improve patient #health ( https://t.co/zX6FnpjyuF). Listen to this: https://t.co/h1hTtj1FnL @UAlbertaNursing

We are excited to share more information with you about this new program as it continues. Stay tuned!

Following the completion of the assessment, older adults receive resources and interventions tailored to their specific needs. For more information, please visit https://t.co/GqRgURievU.

It builds on the groundwork laid by Sage’s DRAGONFLY program, and uses tools such as the Healthy Aging Asset Index (HAAI), the Healthy Aging Portal, and @CFN_NCE's AVOID framework – a community-driven health intervention.

The Northern Alberta Regional Centre for Healthy Aging (RCHA) is delivered by Sage in partnership with the @UAlbertaNursing, @AthabascaU, and is funded by the @MaxBellFdn and the @CFN_NCE.

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: @e4cAlberta, @BissellCentre, @YMCAEdm, George Spady Society & @sageyeg. #EndHomelessness

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!

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

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: https://t.co/rPwtwCFotX @EAPreventionON #RightsDoNotGetOld #ABGrowTheConversation

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💜

Happy Seniors' Week everyone! Special shout out and thank you to @ServusCU for your continued support and for sponsoring our activities calendar this month – lot's of exciting (and free!) programs happening this June! 🎉 https://t.co/McNDXXDXfo

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: https://t.co/PJboU97zAl

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

Help boost #AlbertaSeniors services! Organizations like Sage need sustainable funding to provide support and services for seniors to thrive in their communities. Learn how: https://t.co/XWqNPTbcEl #YEGSeniors

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: https://t.co/oxB9d1fFJ9 #YEGseniors #AlbertaSeniors

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: https://t.co/E5F0SeyWfy