NARCHA, short for the Northern Alberta Regional Centre for Healthy Aging, is a project led by Sage, the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing, and Athabasca University.
As one of four regional centers in Canada, NARCHA strives to streamline assessment practices, mobilize and build on the strengths of seniors, and implement interventions to promote living well as they age.
As we get older our needs and quality of life can change. It can be difficult to know where to start or what to do to address these changes. Accessing the appropriate information and resources can help us maintain a higher level of wellbeing as we age.
Through the Canadian Frailty Network's Healthy Aging Portal – an online platform with information, tools, and resources – older adults can complete healthy aging assessments at their own pace, or with assistance if requested.
These tools help older adults identify areas to strengthen their independence and receive resources and interventions tailored to their specific needs.
Complete a healthy aging assessment
Read your personalized report
Create healthy aging goals
Access the resources
Monitor your progress
How to navigate the Healthy Aging Portal to participate in the healthy aging assessment:
1. Visit https://healthyagingcentres.ca/
2. Click Register > Northern Alberta Region > Member
3. Create an account and verify your email address (you will receive an email with a link to do so as soon as you register!)
4. Login to your account once verified by visiting https://healthyagingcentres.ca/ and clicking Login > Northern Alberta Region Login
5. Type your login information in the top left-hand corner
6. Once you login, there should be instructions on how to complete the healthy aging assessment
7. Begin the healthy aging assessment. Please note, you can save your progress and return to the assessment at any time
8. Once you complete the assessment, you will see a report with personalized recommendations tailored to your specific needs
Please note, we are in the testing phase of this project, which means the Healthy Aging Portal is a work-in-progress! Your feedback is essential – and welcomed!
To learn more about NARCHA or the Healthy Aging Portal, please email cmayer@mysage.ca or phone 780.809.9410.
