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.
What happens when families need support, but accessing it becomes one more barrier to navigate? Rising costs, transportation challenges, and increasing pressure on time and energy are changing how families participate in community life. For many families, programs are becoming difficult to access consistently. Reporting shows that many families continue to face barriers accessing community and early learning supports, “…including affordability, scheduling challenges, and limited availability… Read more »
Carya Launches a New Pilot to Better Support Older Adults
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.
Learn how social prescribing in Calgary helps older adults access support, stay connected, and live independently with confidence.
Calgary innovator Mike Procee’s curiosity bloomed into a flourishing relationship with Carya
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 — the brave face hiding exhaustion. The calm voice masking panic. The quiet battle to hold everything together. For Natalie, that was everyday.
Every day in Calgary, people carry invisible struggles. A colleague smiles through anxiety, determined to look “okay.” A mom pushes a stroller home, silently calculating whether she can afford groceries this week. An older adult says hello in the park — but hasn’t had a real conversation in days. Behind every “normal” moment, someone may be carrying more than we know. And too often, the heaviest weight isn’t… Read more »