Resources
Discover essential resources on aging, covering
mental health insights and practical tips for a healthy lifestyle
Let’s Talk About Ageism: A Toolkit to Start the Conversation
This toolkit is designed to support people of all ages in discussing aging and ageism through the format of a Conversation Café. It includes everything from resources to help plan and lead these conversations to promotional and evaluation materials. It's meant for organizations, community groups, or even individuals who want to spark meaningful dialogue about aging and ageism in their own spaces.
5 books that changed my life
In this video, Adèle shares her top 5 favorite books that transformed her perspective on the world. Books mentioned: Geshe Rabten & Geshe Dhargyey - Advice From a Spiritual Friend Pema Chödrön - When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö - The Man Who Went Up in Smoke: A Martin Beck Police Mystery Adam Nicolson - The Making of Poetry Merilyn Simonds - Woman, Watching Natalie Goldberg - Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
10 practical travel tips for your next adventure
Joyce E. Perrin traveled solo around the world starting in her 50s, visiting 156 countries and 31 territories across seven continents, completing her journey at 80 upon returning to Canada. In this video, she shares 10 practical travel tips for making the most out of your next adventure.
Aging is Universal: It's Time We Embrace It
Ageism—discrimination based on age—is a common occurrence. It impacts how we value ourselves and others while limiting our ability to age well. It’s time we embrace aging and empower all Edmontonians to lead full lives, no matter their age.
Design your menu for mentally healthy living in the later years
The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected older people, created a prime opportunity to learn from them about their mentally healthy living strategies—including tips on the most effective strategies for managing anxiety. That was the goal of the RTOERO Foundation-funded project Mentally Healthy Living After Social Distancing—A Study of Older Canadians.