Aging with Purpose
Carya
An 8-week group designed for older adults who want to better understand and navigate the various challenges that come with aging, such as retirement, changing health, and shifting roles and relationships. Participants will engage in facilitated conversations and reflective activities to explore what it means to age with intention and resilience.
The program offers practical tools to support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and enhance connection with self and others during later stages of life.
Who Is This For?
Older adults who are:
- Navigating retirement, health changes, or other aging-related transitions
- Those looking to build purpose, emotional wellness, and stronger connections in later life
What To Expect?
Participants can expect:
- 8 weekly sessions, each 2 hours in length
Aging With Purpose will be offered in the Winter 2026 semester. Stay tuned for dates and/or book an appointment to talk to a facilitator about the group.
Note: When booking through CCYYC, please be aware that this is an intake appointment to determine eligibility. During your intake appointment, a Carya staff member will assist in finding the next available group or recommend alternative services if a group is not currently available. This group program has a firm start date, and late entry is not permitted. If the group has already started, you will be placed on a waitlist for the next available service.
What Is The Price?
This is a free service.
What Are The Benefits?
- Increased awareness and understanding of the aging process
- Practical tools for managing stress, thoughts, and emotions
- Improved confidence in navigating life transitions
- Greater sense of purpose and community
- Supportive space to reflect and connect with others in a similar life stage
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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