SW 55+ Connect

Have you lost a loved one, and are looking for support? Our 9-week group counselling program will help you rediscover yourself after loss and learn skills to start enjoying and loving your best life again. This in-person group counselling program helps you heal and reconnect after loss in a safe, empathetic setting.

Grieving Together Group Counselling Sessions
When: Thursdays, 28 Aug 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 (9 sessions)
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Unison Wellness Connection Centre (room 317)
Cost: Member – $60.00 | Non- Member – $120.00
Registration: https://unisonalberta.com/event-listing/grieving-together-group-counselling-sessions or contact Active Aging: 403-705-3233, [email protected]

Printed materials & light refreshments provided.

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𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 Canada's rapidly ageing population demands urgent action. By 2030, nearly one in four Canadians will be over 65, posing significant healthcare, economic, and social challenges. A national ageing strategy is essential to: 1️⃣ 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀: Proactively address the needs of an ageing population. 2️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻: Prioritise preventive care and improve access to resources. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Create inclusive labour policies and sustainable pension systems. 4️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲: Promote social inclusion, age-friendly communities, and combat ageism. 5️⃣ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: Provide respite services, training, and financial support. 6️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: Invest in new technologies and medical advances for ageing. By developing a comprehensive strategy, Canada can ensure a healthy, inclusive, and vibrant future for all generations. Let's act now to make this vision a reality. Mark Carney Thejagmeetsingh Elizabeth May Bloc Québécois Pierre Poilievre CanAge CBC News CTV News The Globe and Mail The Toronto Star