1 May
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Predicting premature menopause

Will GibsonMay 1, 2024

Researchers have developed a statistical model that predicts the likelihood of female childhood cancer survivors developing premature menopause as they grow up, which could help doctors personalize treatment and counselling options for patients.“We aimed to develop and validate models to predict age-specific risk among long-term survivors of childhood cancer, and our model showed robust prediction performance,” says Yan Yuan, a professor in the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health who led the research team that developed the tool, including an online calculator to help patients assess their risk.Primary ovarian insufficiency, also known as premature menopause, is the term used...

24 Apr
Current Events | Featured

Our mental health is vital

Larry MathiesonApril 24, 2024

According to the World Health Organization:• By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over.• Loneliness and social isolation are key risk factors for mental health conditions in later life.• One in six older adults experience abuse, often by their carers.• Approximately 14 per cent of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder.• Mental disorders among older adults account for 10.6 per cent of the total years lived with disability for this age group. (2023)For over 50 years staff and volunteers at Unison have tried to combat loneliness indirectly by...

18 Dec
Current Events | Featured

Sounds along the railway track

Barbara EllisDecember 18, 2021

Like so many Canadians, I watched with horror as the weather-related disaster unfolded in British Columbia. They called it an Atmospheric River. This term is new to me but I came to understand very quickly how destructive it can be....

3 Dec
Wellness & Healthy Aging

How to enjoy a solo holiday

Andrew McCutcheonDecember 3, 2021

We all have incredible memories of joining as family and friends over the holiday season for celebrations big and small. However, whether circumstance or bad luck, sometimes getting together with others isn’t possible. That doesn’t mean your holidays are ruined by any...

1 Dec
Money

Addressing conflicts of interest in adviser-client relationships

Alberta Securities Commission December 1, 2021

Many Albertans work with a registered adviser to grow and maintain their wealth. To achieve the best results, clients must be open and transparent about their finances and goals and in turn, registered advisers must align investment portfolios and products...

25 Nov
Featured

A message from our CEO

Larry MathiesonNovember 25, 2021

There are some things we would rather not know. Our lives are easier that way. Many seniors in Alberta suffer food insecurity — not having reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Our Food Security Programs offer free food markets, food hampers, frozen...

23 Nov
Money

Sticking to your investing goals through the holidays

Alberta Securities Commission November 23, 2021

As the holidays approach, many Albertans are overwhelmed by the costs associated with the season. According to PwC’s Canadian Holiday Outlook, Canadians expect to spend on average $1,402 on the holidays, an increase of 29 per cent over last year....

9 Nov
Featured

Doug Lansdell’s farm tractors of the past

Tim JohnstonNovember 9, 2021

One morning a few years back, Phyllis Lansdell looked out the kitchen window of her home in the hills south of Turner Valley. What she saw prompted her to call to her husband, “Doug, somebody has dropped off another tractor.” That...

4 Nov
Current Events | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Falls prevention

Andrew McCutcheonNovember 4, 2021

The healthcare system still has its hands full with the COVID-19 response, which means having an injurious winter fall could not come at a worse time. Falls are the number one reason cause of emergency room visits for older adults in...

27 Oct
Money

How to conduct fundamental analysis and invest wisely

Alberta Securities Commission October 27, 2021

Relying on social media platforms, self-proclaimed investing gurus and online forums for investing recommendations can be disastrous. Whether you’re assessing the potential of a company or analyzing your existing portfolio, fundamental analysis is the best barometer for gauging the true...