Info session for seniors grant program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) supports local projects across Canada that encourage social participation and inclusion of seniors. The Pan-Edmonton Group Addressing Social Isolation [...]
TV commercial highlights supports for Edmonton seniors
Connections to services, information, community activities, and other people enable Edmonton seniors to age well. The Pan-Edmonton Group Addressing Social Isolation of Seniors (PEGASIS) has [...]
Spending on social supports improves health outcomes
New research shows that the health of Canadians can be improved by funding community supports. Tim Henderson comments on how this concept is integral to the work of the Pan-Edmonton Group [...]
Tips for seniors to enjoy a safe winter
Winter in Alberta can be beautiful, but it can also be dangerous because of icy sidewalks and low visibility on the roads. Fear of having an accident can keep some seniors house-bound which can [...]
Phone-based program connects seniors during the holidays
The winter holiday season is upon us! Houses are being decorated with lights, seasonal drinks are warming our hands, and family and friends are making plans to be together for celebrations [...]
Research Assistant Job Posting
The PEGASIS Partners and Backbone Project are generating an enormous volume of data, and we need the assistance of an experienced person to draw all this material together, index it, and compile [...]
Social vulnerability may lead to isolation
We all know the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of a complex issue such as seniors social isolation, a picture can help explain the myriad factors that may lead to [...]
Housing Month Addresses Important Step in Reducing Isolation
November is Housing Month in Edmonton and serves as a reminder of how important an issue housing is for everyone and how many challenges a lot of people face when trying to find somewhere [...]
Creating Community One Call at a Time
Social connectedness is a key tenant of healthy aging and having meaningful and supportive social relationships reduce the risk for an early death[1]. Older adults who experience loneliness have [...]
Aging in the right place: the 11th Annual Seniors’ Housing Forum returns to Edmonton
In order to age in a healthy, social, and fulfilling way – finding the right housing is essential. It is well documented that loneliness and social isolation have detrimental impacts on physical [...]
