The best shape of the rest of my life
Nov 09, 2025
Nick Ward Sitting under the harsh fluorescent lights of my doctor’s office, I realized I had to make a change. He’d just finished reviewing the results of my annual checkup. “You’re on the edge,” he s
Who are Unison's ultimate stakeholders?
Nov 05, 2025
I was invited to speak on a podcast hosted by a marketing company called Cyan in early October. Cyan asked me the usual questions, like tell us about Unison, tell us your hopes for the future. Then, t
Homecare: Creativity that connects
Nov 04, 2025
Sponsored content When people think of home care, they often imagine support for seniors with health or mobility challenges. While this is part of what we do, at Aruga Home Care, we believe home care
How to downsize your garden
Nov 03, 2025
“I need to downsize” is a statement I hear often. I also hear “I love my garden, but it’s getting to be more than I can take care of,” and, “I was able to manage my garden this year, but I’m not sure
Recognizing financial and emotional abuse
Nov 01, 2025
The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council defines elder abuse as any action or inaction by a person in a trusting relationship that causes harm and distress to an older adult. Abuse can take many form
You are not alone
Nov 01, 2025
Unison’s first Executive Director, Patricia Allen, had a vision to prevent older adults in Calgary from elder abuse. A social worker by education, Pat had a pulse on Elder Abuse research and awareness