Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Age Your Way is free for seniors. We are supported by sponsors, donors, and community partners.
Why Choose Us
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Why Senior Loneliness Matters
Loneliness isn't just "feeling a bit down." For seniors, chronic loneliness is linked to:
Higher risk of depression and anxiety
Increased risk of dementia
Increased risk of Suicide
Shortened lifespan
Senior loneliness is one of Canada's fastest-growing health crises. Your support funds the simple, human solution: weekly companionship visits for seniors who live alone.
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Your support helps fund
Volunteer screening & Police Information Checks
· Senior intake and home safety visits
· Program coordination and matching
· Training, tools, and support for volunteers
· Impact tracking and reporting
· Senior intake and home safety visits
· Program coordination and matching
· Training, tools, and support for volunteers
· Impact tracking and reporting
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Every dollar helps us kick loneliness in the ass, one senior at a time.
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You don't need special skills to change a life. If you can listen, share a laugh, and show up consistently, you can help a senior feel seen and valued.
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What volunteers do
Visit a lonely senior once a week (about an hour or two)
Share conversation, stories, games, music, or hobbies
Offer emotional support and a caring presence
Report any concerns to the program coordinator
Share conversation, stories, games, music, or hobbies
Offer emotional support and a caring presence
Report any concerns to the program coordinator
What we provide
You bring the heart. We've got your back.
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If you or someone you love is feeling lonely, Age Your Way can help. Our volunteers offer friendly visits that fit the senior's pace, personality, and comfort level.
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Friendly, screened volunteers
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Weekly visits at home
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Conversation, games, music & stories
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Outings
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Respect for routines and preferences
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National, Calgary-based, community-driven
How Age Your Way Works
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We meet the senior
Families, neighbours, agencies, or seniors themselves reach out.
They complete a simple intake, we learn their story, and do a basic home safety check.
We match a volunteer
No clinical tasks. No personal care. Just a real human connection.
We support weekly visits
Volunteers visit regularly for conversation, cards, music, stories, outings, or just quiet company.
We stay in touch with both the seniors and volunteers to keep everyone safe and supported.
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The Loneliness Project - Kicking Loneliness in the Ass.