Weaving Connections for Healthy Aging: BTO at the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit

Our team from Bridge to Oasis Foundation (BTO) recently attended the 2025 Healthy Aging Alberta Summit in Edmonton, diving into the theme “The Tapestry of Aging: Threads of Connection & Well-being.” It was an inspiring and timely gathering, as we deepened our understanding of how connection, belonging, and holistic well-being interweave to support older adults in thriving — and how this aligns so closely with our mission and vision.

Attending the summit enabled our team to gain fresh insights into key areas of importance:

• The power of connection: recognizing the value of meaningful relationships, shared culture and intergenerational ties in sustaining well-being.

• The importance of holistic well-being: not just physical health, but mental, emotional, and social wellness as integral parts of aging with dignity.

• The role of belonging and cultural affirmation: how threads of identity, culture and community provide the foundation for resilient aging.

These learnings will guide our next steps at BTO: enhancing programs, strengthening partnerships, and bolstering our efforts to ensure African- and Caribbean-heritage seniors feel seen, supported and celebrated. We look forward to weaving this rich tapestry of insights into our work, so that together we can build brighter, more connected futures for our seniors.

Thank you for being part of our journey — and stay tuned for how we’ll bring these threads of connection and well-being to life.