Blog

What Canadians Wish They Knew Before Turning 65:  

Turning 65 is often viewed as a milestone connected to retirement, government benefits, and aging. While many Canadians know “something changes” at 65, fewer realize how important it is to start preparing well before they reach that age. 

When Access Becomes The Barrier

What happens when families need support, but accessing it becomes one more barrier …

When Waiting Isn’t an Option

Carya Launches a New Pilot to Better Support Older Adults

When Needs Change, Systems Must Too   

Across our community, one reality is becoming impossible to ignore: people’s lives are not linear, and their needs rarely stay the same for long.   

What Is Social Prescribing and How It Helps Older Adults Stay Independent in Calgary

Learn how social prescribing in Calgary helps older adults access support, stay connected, and live independently with confidence.

Donor Spotlight: From Curiosity to Community Impact

Calgary innovator Mike Procee’s curiosity bloomed into a flourishing relationship with Carya

Our Work in Focus: Increasing Social Connections

In this blog, we explore why social connections matter, what we are seeing in Calgary, and how Carya is creating spaces where connections can grow.

You Don’t Always See It — Finding Strength in the Hardest Times 

You don’t always see it — the brave face hiding exhaustion. The calm voice masking panic.  The quiet battle to hold everything together. For Natalie, that was everyday.

Holiday Campaign 2025 

Every day in Calgary, people carry invisible struggles.  A colleague …

1
2
18
19