Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the End of World War II
May 08, 2025
Europe celebrates the End of World War II on May 8, 1945, although this date is arbitrary. The fighting was over much sooner in some places, and elsewhere, it continued even after the armistice was si
Celebrating mom with extra help
May 07, 2025
In the month of May, we celebrate mothers. Lunch with family is always nice. However, as a mom, and, if we are fortunate enough to still have our mothers with us, at this stage in life there is no nee
Government for the people
May 07, 2025
When we moved from Hong Kong to Calgary in 1996 my son was ten years old and had never lived in North America. I wanted him to integrate fully into Canadian -- and Albertan -- life. So, I asked my Unc
Abused seniors find refuge with Unison
May 07, 2025
Elder abuse is a silent epidemic impacting seniors from all walks of life. In Alberta, 1 in 10 older adults report experiencing some form of abuse, whether financial, emotional, physical, or by neglec
Navigating a changing country
May 06, 2025
While seniors with chronic health conditions, delays in receiving proper care can be both physically and mentally taxing. The inability to access timely medical care can heighten feelings of frustrati
Volunteer spotlight: Geetha
May 03, 2025
April 27th kicks off Volunteer Appreciation Week. We could not offer our programs, services, and supports without the time and dedication of our amazing volunteers. Unison at Kerby Centre and Unison a