Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG)
will be hosting the first ever
Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023 Reimagining Aging: Leading the Way for an Integrated Approach
Attend three days of integrated learning and sessions to bring together community organizations and systems partners to co-create a collaborative environment toward an integrated approach to healthy aging for older Albertans.
By coming together we can make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older!
Please check back regularly for updates on our Agenda and Speakers!
All speakers will be in-person and on-site at the event in Calgary, Alberta however, the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023 will be hosted both in-person and virtually. Live sessions will be broadcast to the event platform to watch in real-time. All virtual sessions will have moderators hosting the sessions and answering questions. These sessions will be set up in Zoom rooms with digital breakout groups (when required for work sessions/discussions), and you can interact and converse with other online attendees. Sessions will be recorded and hosted post-event so you can watch the content you may have missed. The virtual platform also hosts a digital lounge for networking opportunities and connecting with other attendees to get the full interactive conference experience.
Location:
In-Person- Deerfoot Inn and Casino Front Hall
Virtual- No Virtual broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Elder Doreen Spence
Cree Elder
Sharon Anderson University of Alberta
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Introductory Remarks
Karen McDonald – Healthy Aging Alberta
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
Introduce Elder Doreen Spence
Elder Doreen Spence
Opening Ceremony
Karen McDonald – Healthy Aging Alberta
Welcome Address
Sharon Anderson – Alberta Association on Gerontology
Welcome Address
Thank you to sponsors
Introducing the Calgary Mayor
Mayor Gondek – City of Calgary
Sharon Anderson – Alberta Association on Gerontology
Introducing Corinne Schalm
Corinne Schalm – ADM of Continuing Care in Alberta Health
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast live to the Virtual Mainstage
Laura Tamblyn Watts
CANAge
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Stream: Seeing & Seizing a Future of Longevity & Opportunity
Session: Demographics Shape our Future
Speaker: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO CanAge
Introduced By: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Canada’s national advocacy organization working to improve the lives of older adults through advocacy, policy, and community engagement.
An engaging presentation of changing Canadian and global demographics around diversity, and rural vs. urban populations. Laura will discuss the implications & opportunities of:
Lifespan to health span, and priority health issues
New capacity for work and economic level
Impact on family caregivers
Financial and social policy priorities, National Policy
Strong intergenerational & multicultural communities
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Marvin Washington
University of Alberta
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Stream: Seeing & Seizing a Future of Longevity & Opportunity
Session: Appreciating Differences
Speaker: Dr. Marvin Washington, College Dean & Vice Provost for Social Sciences & Humanities, U of A
Introduced By: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Leadership professional Dr. Marvin Washington challenges the audience to move from stereotypes & labelling to appreciating differences across the “isms” and removing the labels for Justice and Belonging
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Carl Honore
Canadian Journalist, best-selling author
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Stream: Seeing and Seizing a Future of Longevity & Opportunity
Session: Developing an Age-Positive Culture and Embracing Aging
Speaker: Carl Honore, Canadian Journalist, best-selling author – including the book Bolder: How to Age Better & Feel Better About Aging
Introduced by: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Carl Honore will engage the audience in shifting perspectives and changing the rhetoric of ageism and how we can reduce stigma while building age-positive communities and culture.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Laura Tamblyn Watts
CANAge
Marvin Washington
University of Alberta
Carl Honore
Canadian Journalist, best-selling author
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
SPEAKERS ROUND TABLE with Q & A
regarding the last three speakers in the Seeing & Seizing a Future of Longevity & Opportunity stream (20 min):
Moderator: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Question 1: What is the most important change we need to make?
(a) as policymakers in enabling the future
(b) as service providers creating environments for success with community members & staff
Question 2: From your work nationally and internationally, are you aware of exemplars we should look at (e.g., prov strategy, community leaders) or examples we should avoid?
Question 3: As you heard each other’s presentations, do you have a new perspective to take away?
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Leonard Frank
Alberta Blue Cross
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Stream: Being at Our Best in This New World
Session: Pursuing Person-Centred Health and Wellbeing Navigation (15 min)
Speaker: Leonard Frank, Health Integration, Alberta Blue Cross
Introduced By: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Designing person-centric systems to collate and share information across all services, and empowering citizens to navigate their next best steps for client-centred care.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Jill Petrovic
Alzheimer Calgary
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Stream: Being at Our Best in This New World
Session: Living Well: Shaping a Movement for Greater Inclusivity (15 min)
Speaker: Jill Petrovic, Strategist with Alzheimer Society of Calgary
Introduced By: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Jill Petrovic shares recent data regarding stigma around Dementia and moving towards a better tomorrow while developing strategies for change.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Laura Tamblyn Watts
CANAge
Elder Dr. Reg Crowshoe
Blackfoot Elder
Elder Rose Crowshoe
Blackfoot Elder
Ron Freckleton
Person with lived experience
Marjorie Zingle
Person with lived experience
Rossbina Nathoo
FOCUS on Seniors
Session: Demographics May hape our Future: PEOPLE Will Create Futures of Wellbeing, Caring & Prosperity (45 min)
Facilitator: Laura Tamblyn Watts
Laura Tamblyn Watts joins us again to facilitate a panel with 5 Exemplary Role Models in our Communities. Facilitated Panel with exemplars, sharing stories of purpose, interdependence, active aging, & continuing contributions! Reflection on learnings and discussion on what we can do differently while recognizing the diversity of personal experiences, social/economic policy opportunities, intergenerational living, and our language.
Panel Speakers:
Ron Freckleton - 93 years old, caregiver for late wife, book author, community activist, and contributor to dementia care.
Rossbina Nathoo - 66 years old, F.O.C.U.S on Seniors; cross-cultural and inter-generational bridge builder.
Marjorie Zingle- 87 years old, started her 3rd IT company at 87. A provocateur who hates the word “aging” and is asking us to use “building a legacy of life experiences” instead.
Elders Reg and Rose Crowshoe - 75 years old, modelling their learning from their grandparents to build understanding among their communities
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
Marlene Raasok AAG
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Table Reflections: Audience Reflections for Whole Day (15 min)
Table Reflections regarding the day
Moderator: Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
What excites you the most about what you have heard and that you can take away individually and locally?
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives.
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Sharon Anderson University of Alberta
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Healthy Aging Alberta and Alberta Association on Gerontology Closing Remarks for Day 1 (15 min)
Closing Remarks from AAG & HAA:
Emerging themes for Day 1
Further exploration in Days 2 & 3
Speakers:
Sharon Anderson, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Reflections and major take-aways from Day 1
Karen McDonald, Healthy Aging Alberta
Speaks about Day 2 and 3
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
Appetizers, music, and mingling
FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES ONLY
This reception will NOT be broadcast virtually
Location:
In-Person- Sundance A/B/C and Venue Foyer/Hallway
Virtual- not broadcast online
Location:
In-Person- Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- No Virtual broadcast
Elder Jackie Bromley
Elder Kainai Nation
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Host: Healthy Aging Alberta
Speakers:
Karen McDonald, Executive Director, Sage Seniors Association - land acknowledgment and introduces Elder
Elder Jackie Bromley- Elder Prayer, Opening Ceremony
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Karen Young
United Way of Calgary and Area
Lisa Stebbins carya
carya
Host: Healthy Aging Alberta
Michael Phair MC
Welcome to Day 2! ~ Reflections
introduce Healthy Aging Alberta Team
Healthy Aging Alberta Community Leadership Council Speakers: Karen McDonald and Lisa Stebbins welcoming address
- recap of Day 1 and welcome to the day
- what people can expect over the course of the day.
- Karen and Lisa introduce Karen Young, United Way of Calgary and Area
Karen Young, President and CEO, United Way of Calgary and Area
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
Shaun Loney
Encompass
Session: Daytime Keynote: Social Enterprise with the Community-Based Seniors Serving sector
Speaker: Shaun Loney
Moderator: Healthy Aging Alberta
Introduction by Keynote Sponsor
Business-savvy non-profits have Canada on the cusp of a social innovation breakthrough. Our plan is to see the work of nonprofits properly valued so society and taxpayers can reap the benefits. To make it over the tipping point, all that is required is for governments to say “yes” to a shockingly simple question. Join Shaun Loney as he describes the surprising innovation occurring in the nonprofit sector.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Elder Jackie Bromley
Elder Kainai Nation
Monica Morrison Healthy Aging Alberta
Healthy Aging Alberta
Catherine Robertson
Rainbow Elders
Tatiana Kastner
Jewish Family Services
Wale Gbalajobi
Advisor to Bridge to Oasis Foundation (BTO)
Liza Chan
Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association
Moderator: Monica Morrison from Healthy Aging Alberta Community Leadership Council
Speakers:
Elder Jackie Bromley, Kainai Nation
Catherine Robertson, Rainbow Elders
Liza Chan, Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association
Experiences of Social Isolation by Mandarin and Punjabi-Speaking Older Immigrants Living in Calgary
Tatiana Kastner, Jewish Family Services
Wale Gbalajobi, person with lived experience
Panel to discuss how older adults are treated around the world. Aging around the world can look different for every country, community, and individual family. Cultural values and expectations form diverse models for senior care. Panel members will bring their cultural perspectives on caring for older adults, and we hope that the information they share will be insightful for attendees who are committed to supporting older adults to age in a culturally appropriate, healthy way. We can all learn something from how different cultures care for their older adults.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Tim Neubauer
Rural Mental Health Project, CMHA Alberta Division
Breakout A
Rebuilding Resilience: Key Factors Supporting Individuals and Communities (1 hour)
Speaker: Tim Neubauer, Rural Mental Health Project
Explore the essential elements of psycho-social care that help individuals and communities bounce back and flourish in the aftermath of a crisis.
Tim is the Training Coordinator for the Rural Mental Health Project. He has spent over 28 years involved in community development work (asset-based), psycho-social capacity building in communities following natural and man-made disasters, and training development and facilitation for organizations across Alberta looking to create psychologically safer workplaces. Passionate about citizen-led community action, he is a champion for social movements seeking change at a societal level.
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance A
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Jeny Mathews-Thusoo
City of Calgary Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation (CAI)
Breakout B
Building Social Resilience Through Futures Literacy (1 hour)
Speaker: Jeny Mathews-Thusoo, Program Lead, Resilience & Futures Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation (CAI), The City of Calgary
Futures literacy is central for the long-term resilience of societies. It is conducive to preparedness, adaptability, creativity, and ingenuity. It inspires hope and generates discussions on actions needed today so that our organizations and the communities we serve can be responsive to our ever-changing world and to the local and global challenges we are and will be facing.
Jeny Mathews-Thusoo, Program Lead of Resilience & Futures at The City of Calgary will take you through an interactive session to develop your capabilities in futures literacy and to see new possibilities, while fostering a more future-oriented mindset to make positive changes in your lives. Jeny will introduce the concept of futures literacy, why futures literacy is important to be resilient, and then immerse you in a futures simulation (SunExit) that may have implications in the work you and your organization does.
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance C
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Dr. Raza M. Mirza
Help Age Canada
Gregor Sneddon
Help Age Canada
Nicole Perry
HelpAge Canada
Breakout C
The Road to Better Seniors’ Transportation (1 hour)
Speakers:
Raza M. Mirza, HelpAge Canada
Gregor Sneddon, HelpAge Canada
Nicole Perry, HelpAge Canada
As we age, we rely on transportation for some of our most urgent needs. Yet studies show that only 6% of Canadian seniors use public transit as their primary mode of transportation due to lack of accessibility and other barriers.
When older people can’t get around easily, their overall health and quality of life suffer. They need transportation solutions to live full and connected lives. It’s a complex and urgent problem; innovation, collaboration, and age-friendly approaches in the sector are the way forward.
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Midnapore
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Sharon Hamlin
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks , AHS
Katharine Mellon
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks , AHS
Helen Lightfoot
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks, AHS
Breakout D
A Path to Providing Integrated Care in Rural Communities (1 hour)
Speakers:
Sharon Hamblin, Helen Lightfoot & Kathrine Mellon, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services
The Connecting People and Community for Living Well (CPCLW) initiative aims to transform how health, social, and community sectors in rural communities work locally to design, deliver, and implement services and supports. The work is grounded in a well-being perspective and aims to enhance multi-sector teams’ ability to transform how people are supported to live well in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Findings from the past three years, which focused on those living with dementia and carers, will be shared, and how these learnings inform the current work supporting other underserved populations. Also included will be a discussion around the social value of this type of work for individuals, communities, and publicly funded organizations and services (social support, community, and health care).
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Bridlewood
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Tim Neubauer
Rural Mental Health Project, CMHA Alberta Division
Breakout A
Rebuilding Resilience: Key Factors Supporting Individuals and Communities (1 hour)
Speaker: Tim Neubauer, Rural Mental Health Project
Explore the essential elements of psycho-social care that help individuals and communities bounce back and flourish in the aftermath of a crisis.
Tim is the Training Coordinator for the Rural Mental Health Project. He has spent over 28 years involved in community development work (asset-based), psycho-social capacity building in communities following natural and man-made disasters, and training development and facilitation for organizations across Alberta looking to create psychologically safer workplaces. Passionate about citizen-led community action, he is a champion for social movements seeking change at a societal level.
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance A
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Jeny Mathews-Thusoo
City of Calgary Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation (CAI)
Breakout B
Building Social Resilience Through Futures Literacy (1 hour)
Speaker: Jeny Mathews-Thusoo, Program Lead, Resilience & Futures Collaboration, Analytics & Innovation (CAI), The City of Calgary
Futures literacy is central for the long-term resilience of societies. It is conducive to preparedness, adaptability, creativity, and ingenuity. It inspires hope and generates discussions on actions needed today so that our organizations and the communities we serve can be responsive to our ever-changing world and to the local and global challenges we are and will be facing.
Jeny Mathews-Thusoo, Program Lead of Resilience & Futures at The City of Calgary will take you through an interactive session to develop your capabilities in futures literacy and to see new possibilities, while fostering a more future-oriented mindset to make positive changes in your lives. Jeny will introduce the concept of futures literacy, why futures literacy is important to be resilient, and then immerse you in a futures simulation (SunExit) that may have implications in the work you and your organization does.
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance C
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Sharon Hamlin
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks , AHS
Katharine Mellon
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks , AHS
Helen Lightfoot
Connecting People and Community for Living Well, Strategic Clinical Networks, AHS
Breakout D
A Path to Providing Integrated Care in Rural Communities (1 hour)
Speakers:
Sharon Hamblin, Helen Lightfoot & Kathrine Mellon, Strategic Clinical Networks, Alberta Health Services
The Connecting People and Community for Living Well (CPCLW) initiative aims to transform how health, social, and community sectors in rural communities work locally to design, deliver, and implement services and supports. The work is grounded in a well-being perspective and aims to enhance multi-sector teams’ ability to transform how people are supported to live well in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Findings from the past three years, which focused on those living with dementia and carers, will be shared, and how these learnings inform the current work supporting other underserved populations. Also included will be a discussion around the social value of this type of work for individuals, communities, and publicly funded organizations and services (social support, community, and health care).
This session will be offered twice.
Location:
In-Person- Bridlewood
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
Dr. Raza M. Mirza
Help Age Canada
Gregor Sneddon
Help Age Canada
Nicole Perry
HelpAge Canada
Breakout E
Opening the Door to Aging in Place: Insights from the Intergenerational Canada Homeshare Program (1 hour)
Speakers:
Raza M. Mirza, HelpAge Canada
Gregor Sneddon, HelpAge Canada
Nicole Perry, HelpAge Canada
Older adults prefer to live in their own homes for as long as possible — to 'age in place' — but, for myriad reasons, may be unable to do so. To address this, several housing alternatives have been explored, including homesharing. Canada Homeshare is an intergenerational shared housing solution with the potential to empower older adults to age and thrive in place by enabling them to obtain additional income, companionship, and assistance with completing household tasks in exchange for renting out a room in their home. The program matches older adults (55+) with postsecondary students, and insights will be shared around the following themes:
Additional insights important for policy and practice, and areas for future research will be presented.
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Midnapore
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
Shaun Loney
Encompass
Breakout K
Emerging financial tools that help nonprofits (1 hour)
Speaker: Sean Loney
What if nonprofits are actually subsidizing governments, not the other way around? Shaun Loney will go into more detail about emerging financial tools that help nonprofits “get up from the kids table” to become part of the mainstream economy, not breathing its fumes. Nonprofits can see their work financially valued by embracing tools such as social enterprise, social procurement, outcomes purchasing, community bonds and impact investment.
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance B
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
Larry Mathieson Unison
Unison at Kerby Centre
Shantel Ottenbreit City of Medicine Hat
City of Medicine Hat
Speakers:
Michael Phair MC, Edmonton Pride Seniors Group (EPSG)
Healthy Aging Alberta Community Leadership Council Members: Larry Mathieson - CEO, Unison at Kerby Centre
Shantel Ottenbreit- Community Resource Worker, City of Medicine Hat
Nixon, Jason, Honourable, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services
Mainstage Discussion, reflections and closing announcements.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
No Virtual Broadcast
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
No Virtual Broadcast
Dr. Amara C. Enyia
Session: Evening Keynote: Collaboration Between Communities, Municipalities, & Government
Speaker: Dr. Amara Enyia
Introduction by: Michael Phair
Dr. Amara Enyia shares some insights on effective community organizing and how to actively listen and engage community members to galvanize resources and increase collaboration.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
Elder Patrick Diagneault
Cree Elder
Rob Miyashiro LSCO
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Sheila Hallett ESCC
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC)
Introductory Remarks
Moderator: Healthy Aging Alberta
Speakers:
Healthy Aging Alberta, Community Leadership Council, Sheila Hallett and Rob Miyashiro - Welcome and Land Acknowledgment
Elder Patrick Diagneault - Elder Prayer, Opening Ceremony
Healthy Aging Alberta, Community Leadership Council, Sheila Hallett and Rob Miyashiro - summarize day three
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstag
Mariam Elghahuagi
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Stephanie Banszky Healthy Aging Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Beth Mansell Healthy Aging Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Lauren Slavik Healthy Aging Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Marla Kailly Healthy Aging Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Jasmine Elniski
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Rebecca Aspden Healthy Aging Alberta
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Aging in Community Supports Provincial Model Development & the Healthy Aging Framework
PLENARY SESSION
Presenters: Healthy Aging Alberta (50 min)
Introduction
Community and Home Supports
Social Prescribing
Transportation
Healthy Aging Framework
conclusion
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
Chris Smith
Muttart Foundation
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Marcy Cohen
Blake Eves Healthy Aging Alberta
Magrath Seniors Organization
Doreen Williams Circle of Wisdom
Circle of Wisdom Elders and Senior’s Centre
Pieter De Vos
University of Alberta
Kahir Lalji
United Way BC
Sector Development Journeys (1 hour 20 min)
PLENARY ADDRESS
Introductions:
Healthy Aging Alberta Community Leadership Council Members Blake Eves and Doreen Williams
introduce the session and speakers
Moderator: Karen McDonald, Executive Director, Sage Seniors Association
Speakers:
Kahir Lalji, United Way British Columbia
Marcy Cohen, United Way British Columbia
Chris Smith, The Muttart Foundation
Pieter de Vos, University of Alberta
Healthy Aging community-based sector policy paper
Learning from parallels - the British Columbia story of healthy aging community-based sector development journey and the creation of the Alberta Early Childhood and Education sector.
Healthy Aging Alberta’s efforts in learning applications and the development of a touchstone document for the development of our Healthy Aging community-based sector.
Location:
In-Person - On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual - Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
Breakout F
The Door is Open - Welcoming 2SLGBTQ Seniors (1 hour)
Speakers: Michael Phair, Edmonton Seniors Pride Group (ESPG)
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance A
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
James Janeiro
The Canadian Centre on Caregiving Excellence
Sharon Anderson University of Alberta
Alberta Association on Gerontology
Johnna Lowther
Caregivers Alberta
Breakout G
Enabling Caregivers to THRIVE: Who Are You Going to Call? (1 hour)
Speakers:
Sharon Anderson, Alberta Association on Gerontology and University of Alberta
Johnna Lowther, Caregivers Alberta
James Janeiro, The Canadian Centre on Caregiving Excellence
One in 4 Albertans are family caregivers (care partners, carers). They provide unpaid care worth $12 Billion yearly. That $12 Billion is 32% of the 2021 Alberta Health budget! However, they remain an unsupported shadow workforce, despite being the backbone of the healthcare system and essential to Aging in Place. Care work can stretch the caregiver’s coping ability, increasing stress and burnout. The July-August 2022 Statistics Canada Survey found that 44% of Canadian caregivers were distressed. How can we all enable caregivers to Thrive?
Whether you are a caregiver, social or health provider, leader, or policy maker, you will learn about all the resources available to help Alberta’s caregivers deal with the stresses of caregiving, burnout, and family dynamics. In this session, you will hear from the University of Alberta’s Dr. Jasneet Parmar, Caregivers Alberta’s Johnna Lowther, and The Canadian Centre on Caregiving Excellence’s policy expert, James Janeiro, to gain new insights on resources to support caregivers, create caregiver-friendly communities and workplaces, increase providers’ comfort and confidence to partner with and support caregivers, and develop provincial policies to support a National Caregiver Strategy.
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance B
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
Jessica White
Calgary Senior's Center
Crystal Tremblay
Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (SRFCSS)
Ellen Helgason
Alberta Health Services
Beth LeBlanc
Learn how innovative rural Albertan organizations are taking collaborative action to overcome limited resources and geographical barriers and address the needs of older adults in their communities. Panelists will share their journeys, highlighting the benefits and barriers of partnerships, and providing insight on where to start for other communities interested in undertaking similar action.
Speakers:
Jessica White, Calgary Senior's Center
Ellen Helgason, Innisfail Community Partners in Action
Beth Leblanc, Municipality of Jasper
Crystal Tramblay, Smokey River FCSS
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Sundance C
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
Anne Summach
Regional Centre for Healthy Aging, CMHA
Carlina MacInnis
Regional Centre for Healthy Aging, CMHA
Breakout I
An Alberta Approach to Assessing and Improving Integrated Care of Older Adults within Community-Based Senior Serving organizations. (1 hour)
Speakers:
Anne Summach, Regional Centre for Healthy Aging
Carlina MacInnis, Regional Centre for Healthy Aging
Modern approaches to older adult services encourage integration of health and social assessment and interventions to optimize wellbeing and function. The Northern Alberta Regional Centre for Healthy Aging in Edmonton, Alberta is fostering collaboration between community senior organizations, healthcare entities and sector leaders to streamline and standardize assessment of "healthy aging" in older adults across the sector. The RCHA team will present on their processes and achievements to date and host a discussion session with attendees focused on identifying future opportunities and synergies to enhance pathways of support within communities.
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Midnapore
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
Joanne Blinco
Alberta Elder Abuse Council
Dr. Rose Joudi
Alberta Elder Abuse Council
Breakout J
Elder Abuse and a Recovery Oriented System of Care (1 hour)
Speaker: Joanne Blinco, ROSC Grant Coordinator, Alberta Elder Abuse Council
Dr. Rose Joudi, Aging & Ethnic Diversity Educator, Consultant on Aging
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council is a group of Albertans dedicated to increasing awareness and supporting a community response to elder abuse. The session will be looking at Elder Abuse, a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), the CCR Model and diversity tools.
Dr. Rose Joudi is a certified Consultant on Aging, a Researcher, Academic, and a Consultant on Senior Living, who has a sincere passion for finding ways to support and enhance the lives of older adults. Home - Dr Rose Joudi
This session will be offered once.
Location:
In-Person- Bridlewood
Virtual- Live Session Broadcast can be selected in the auditorium.
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
Cormac Russell
Nurture Development
DAYTIME KEYNOTE: Asset Based Community Development
Speaker: Cormac Russell
Moderator: Healthy Aging Alberta
Introduction by Keynote Sponsor Calgary Health Foundation
Cormac Russell will share asset-based community development principles and approaches that organizations can utilize in planning and delivering sustainable programs and services.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
No Virtual Broadcast
In-Person and Virtual Exhibitors will be open.
Please visit the virtual lounge to network with other attendees!
Cormac Russell
Nurture Development
WORKING SESSION with Cormac Russell
Welcome back by: Michael Phair (MC)
A facilitated working session with Cormac Russell to gather input on the next steps to prioritize to continue developing the healthy aging community-based sector.
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage with breakout rooms- Moderated by Healthy Aging Alberta representatives
Michael Phair
Edmonton Pride Senior Group (EPSG)
Karen McDonald Sage Seniors | HAA
Sage Seniors Association
Mariam Elghahuagi
United Way of Calgary and Area, Healthy Aging Alberta
Closing Remarks in person and online
Speakers:
Karen McDonald, Executive Director, Sage Seniors Association
Mariam Elghahuagi, Manager, Healthy Aging Alberta
Marlene Raasok, Alberta Association on Gerontology
Location:
In-Person- On Mainstage in Sundance A/B/C
Virtual- Broadcast Live to the Virtual Mainstage
The Healthy Aging- Alberta Summit 2023: Reimagining Aging: Leading the Way for an Integrated Approach will be hosted at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta.
Are you from out of town? Or do you just want to get away from your family and stay on-site?
The venue has on-site hotel accommodations. Visit their website to book: Deerfoot Inn and Casino
Room Information:
Guest rooms are well equipped with many amenities
Standard King or 2 Queen rooms - first come, first served, while available
Additional adults are $20 per person/per night. (*this is based on single person occupancy)
Pet-friendly hotel - $20 per pet/night.
The Deerfoot Inn & Casino is pleased to offer complimentary parking to all of their guests. Limited RV parking is also available.
Accessible hotel rooms can be accommodated when requested by guests upon booking.
**United Way Group discount rate for this hotel is now closed and booking rates are now at their normal rate.
Did you miss out on getting a discounted room at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino?
The SureStay Plus by Best Western Calgary South East is across the street from the venue. It is less than 5 min walking and has affordable rates.
Are you extending your stay?
Are you coming from out of town and want to enjoy Calgary while you are here? We will have some great networking opportunities during the conference and an evening event on October 11, but we know you may want to stay a little longer. Visit Tourism Calgary to get information on things to see and do while visiting.
Do you want to take some day trips out-side of Calgary while you are in the area? Visit Tourism Alberta for interesting excursions!
The Healthy Aging- Alberta Summit 2023: Reimagining Aging: Leading the Way for an Integrated Approach will be hosted at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta.
Venue Accessibility Details:
- Accessible front entrance for passenger drop-off
- Main entrance has an automatic double door
- Plenary room has a double door (that will be propped open during breaks)
- All room entrances are at least 32 inches in width
- Conference hosted all on one floor (main) with level floors with no ramps or stairs
- Unfortunately all washrooms in main hotel areas are gender specific. To accomodate the needs of attendees, we have a hotel suide on the main floor with gender neutral washrooms and additional quiet space if required. Attendees can ask the front Summit Event check-in for access.
- The venue and washrooms are accessible for people with mobility issues.
- Breakout session rooms can be configured to accommodate wheelchairs and assistance animals – please connect with us by September 15 at 12:00 p.m. to request this and to let us know if you need specific mobility accomodations so we can ensure you get the most rewarding experience.
- A public access quiet room will be provided for attendees if they need some quiet space.
*Please note: we would like to make this conference a scent free space. Please refrain from wearing perfumes and colognes to the event so that all attendees can feel welcome.
*Please Be Aware: Elders in the morning opening ceremony each day will be burning smudge at the front of Sundance Room.
- Restaurants and Casino available on site
- Free parking is available on-site in the Hotel parking lot for ALL guests of the conference. All parking is above ground.
- Pool, fitness centre, and spa on-site if you need some downtime (for hotel guests)
How to get there from the Calgary International Airport (YYC):
Via Deerfoot Trail: Follow highway 2 (Deerfoot Trail) south to 24 St SE N/Douglasdale Blvd SE. Take exit 241 from Deerfoot Trail. After you have taken the exit, Turn left onto 24 St SE N/Douglasdale Blvd SE. Turn right on 114 Ave SE. Your destination will be on the right.
Via Stoney Trail: Follow highway 201 (Stoney Trail) south to 144 Ave SE. Turn right (west) on 114 Ave SE. Your destination will be on the left just after Barlow Trail intersection.
How to get there by Bus:
The Calgary Transit bus stop is conveniently at the far edge of the parking lot. Please visit Calgary Transit to get the current and up to date transit schedules and plan your trip to the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. BRT Route 302 from downtown stops at the venue.
The Healthy Aging- Alberta Summit 2023 will be hosted both in-person and virtually. Live sessions will be broadcast to the event platform to watch in real-time. Sessions will be recorded and hosted post-event so you can watch the content you may have missed. (Keynote sessions may have a shorter timespan on the platform). During your sessions, we will have digital breakout groups and online interactions with other attendees and our virtual room moderators. The virtual platform also hosts a digital lounge for networking and connecting with other attendees. More information about this will come closer to the event.
Please check back to view virtual session updates, set up your online portal, and plan your virtual conference schedule. Make sure to check out our virtual Sponsor and Exhibitor booths and online engagement activities!
Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023: Reimagining Aging: Leading the Way for an Integrated Approach
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and the Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) will be hosting the first ever Healthy Aging- Alberta Summit. Attend three days of integrated learning and sessions to bring together community organizations and systems partners to co-create a collaborative environment toward an integrated approach to healthy aging for older Albertans.
The Summit will offer three days of learning and planning for the future through discussion on cross-sector relevant issues and challenges, innovative service delivery models, and impactful conversations around policy development and systems transformation to better support older Albertans aging in communities across the province. The discussions and collaborations at this Summit will build regional and provincial capacity and directly support healthy and empowering communities for older Albertans. By coming together we can make Alberta one of the best places in the world to grow older!
Can't make it in person?
The Healthy Aging- Alberta Summit 2023 will be hosted both in-person and virtually. Live sessions will be broadcast to the event platform to watch in real-time. Sessions will be recorded and hosted post-event so you can watch the content you may have missed. During your sessions, we will have digital breakout groups and online interactions with other attendees and our virtual room moderators. The virtual platform also hosts a digital lounge for networking opportunities and connecting with other attendees to get the full interactive conference experience.
Regular Rates: (July 1 - October 9, 2023)
Regular In-Person Attendee:
October 10- $150
October 11-12- $300
Full Conference - Three-Day In-Person Attendee Package Rate: $400
Regular Virtual Attendee:
October 10- $75
October 11-12- $150
Full Conference - Three-Day Virtual Attendee Package Rate: $200
For those attendees who are having financial limitations, we have limited travel subsidies. This funding will be available by application on a first-come, first-served basis. The application is available on the REGISTER page with instructions on how to apply.
Cancellation & Delegate Pass Transfer Policy
No refunds will be issued for cancellations. Delegates can transfer their Conference Pass between participants from the same organization. Substitution requests must be made to Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit by email (summit@healthyagingalberta.ca) and received before Friday, September 29, 2023.
Healthy Aging Alberta is an initiative within United Way of Calgary and Area. Please note that registration and tickets will be processed by United Way of Calgary and Area, and your receipt for payment will come from United Way of Calgary and Area.