Armed with water-based spray paint, the seniors at the Johnson adult day-program are defying stereotypes — using art to to help battle memory loss. Back to Newsletter

Ever walk down the street and have a scent transform you to your younger days? Or hear a song on the radio that reminds you of that perfect summer trip with your friends? Your first dance at your wedding? Auditory and Scent memories are some of the strongest when it comes to recalling feelings and […]

On December 17, 2016, Mount Royal Conservatory held Sounds of the Season, a concert that featured the many Mount Royal choirs and orchestras, including their Areietta, Arioso, Kantorei, Youth Orchestra, and Calgary Boys Choir. It also included guest artists Laura Hynes, the Heebee Jeebees and Mary Fenwick. Unlike Laura Hynes, the Heebee Jeebees, the choir […]

Whether you are a practitioner, a volunteer with seniors, or a caregiver working with seniors who live with Alzheimers, we highly recommend you signing up for the NCCA Creative Caregiving Guide. This is a free resource and is meant to be shared with your network. Click here to sign up! From the convenience of your own home, […]

“Creative Aging is about possibilities, freeing ourselves of limiting beliefs about aging and embracing the reality that individuals continue to grow, learn and contribute to their communities throughout the life journey” Did you know that older adults make up the fastest growing age group in Canada? More than ever it is important for practitioners and […]