Understanding
Aging in Place
This stage of life deserves care, dignity, and support.
Learn what Aging in Place means, how NORCs work, and discover helpful resources designed to keep you safe, independent and connected as you get older.
Aging in Place & NORCs
A New Way to Think About Growing Older
Aging in Place
More Canadians than ever want to remain in their homes and communities as they get older.
Aging in Place is all about having the right supports to do that—healthcare, social connections, safe housing, and community services that help people live independently for as long as possible.
Thinking About The Future: Plan Now to Age in Place? (Gov’t of Canada Workbook)
What’s a NORC?
A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) isn’t built—it simply happens. It’s a neighbourhood or apartment building where many older adults already live.
When people age together in community, there’s an opportunity for increased support, connection, and quality of life.
The NORC Ambassadors Program is one example of how this model is being supported in Canada.
😟 The Truth About Aging in Canada
Our seniors deserve better.
Growing older should come with peace, dignity, and support. But for many Canadians, that’s not the reality. Navigating aging—whether for yourself or a loved one—can feel confusing, overwhelming, and incredibly lonely.
Families are struggling with questions like:
- “How do I find reliable services to help mom stay at home?”
- “Can someone help me make sense of Power of Attorney and Wills?”
- “Dad says he’s fine—but I can see he’s starting to forget things.”
- “We need help, but we don’t even know what kind of help exists.”
- “None of my siblings are stepping up—and I’m burnt out.”
There are gaps in support, misinformation, and a maze of decisions to make about housing, healthcare, finances, safety, and legal matters. The system isn’t easy to navigate—especially if you’re doing it alone.
Events for Older Adults
💡 You’re Not Alone—and You Don’t Have to Figure It All Out by Yourself
This is exactly why Jill at Aging In Place Supports Calgary Inc. hosts a series of free, informative webinars. Through friendly, practical online events, Jill shares her expertise to help you make sense of aging in place—what it means, what your options are, and where to turn next.
Meet Your Host
Jill Chambers
My many and varied life experiences have provided me with hours anecdotes, tons of client stories and loads of trivia to share.
Give me a call! I am happy to speak to you individually and especially enjoy chatting with groups."
Event Listings for 2025
- Webinars are online by video conference
- Register by email: jill@aginginplacesupports.ca
Is it time to hang up the car keys?
When: April 10, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Basic Wills: Why & How?
When: April 24, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Taking over a parent’s finances?
When: May 8, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Leave my house… but to go where?
When: May 22, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Supporting Your Older Adult to Age in Place
When: June 5, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
What is M.A.I.D. all about?
When: June 19, 2025 from 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Events are Sponsored by the South Health Campus Wellness Centre located at 4448 Front Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T3M 1M4.
You can download the current Wellness Centre Program Guide (Online Version) on their website. (Scroll down a bit and look for the Program Guide link to the PDF. Events are listed on page 30 or thereabouts.)
I have enjoyed a number of online presentations by Jill Chambers this year through Aging in Place Supports Calgary. Her remarkable presentations are fascinating, engaging and packed with golden nuggets of information about a broad range of aging topics and local elder resources. I now feel much more empowered to make informed decisions about my future, thanks to Jill’s generosity in sharing her wealth of experience and knowledge with me.