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Download your healthy habits tracker
Share your thoughts and shape the future of Community Health Connect
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Supporting seniors through community-based care
Download your healthy habits tracker
Building healthy habits is one of the most reliable ways to support long-term wellness. Yet staying consistent can be difficult, especially when everyday responsibilities compete for your attention.
A healthy habits tracker offers a simple, practical way to stay focused, accountable, and aware of your personal wellness goals. By writing down your daily actions, you can better understand your routines and make small adjustments that support healthier living over time.
More than just a checklist, a habit tracker is a structured tool that allows you to record progress on specific wellness habits throughout the week. While it may seem simple, tracking can create meaningful benefits by bringing awareness to daily choices, reinforcing positive behaviours, and encouraging gradual improvement.
Seeing small successes written down helps build motivation and momentum for many people.
We have created a simple, printable tracker to help you get started. Use it to set weekly goals, check off daily habits, and reflect on what worked well.
A tracker turns invisible habits into visible progress. This can lead to several benefits:
Improved self-awareness: Daily check-ins help you notice patterns and understand your routines more clearly.
Increased motivation: Even small wins create a sense of accomplishment that encourages continued effort.
Greater consistency: A visual reminder helps keep wellness goals top of mind and supports routine building.
Opportunities for reflection: Weekly or monthly reviews help you adjust your habits with intention.
What to track
A habits tracker can be tailored to your goals. Examples include:
Drinking more water
Moving your body more each day
Getting a full night’s sleep
Practicing mindfulness or quiet time
Eating healthy meals
Getting fresh air
Spending screen-free time
These small, manageable habits can lead to meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
Tips for getting started:
Begin with two or three habits to stay focused
Make goals specific, such as “10 minutes of stretching”
Keep your tracker visible
Review your progress weekly
A healthy habits tracker is not about perfection. It is about building steady, realistic routines that support long-term health. By bringing awareness and structure to your daily choices, you can make small, sustainable changes that improve well-being over time.
Share your thoughts and shape the future of Community Health Connect
As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for a year filled with progress, collaboration, and meaningful impact across our community. At our PCN, our teams continued to work together to support patient needs, expand access to care, and strengthen the programs and services available to families across Calgary.
A few highlights that shaped our 2025:
Expanded our Physiotherapy Program: In the fall, the doctors in our membership could begin referring their patients with chronic low back pain (the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide) to our program for assistance.
Provided more appointment options: The 2025 Patient Experience Survey showed that evening and weekend Mental Health Program appointments were well received, demonstrating the value of offering care at times that better fit patients’ schedules.
Strengthened partnerships: We continued to collaborate with local organizations to connect patients with resources that support physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Shared stories from our teams: We spotlighted the work of our nurses, psychologists, dietitians, social workers, corporate staff, and doctors in our membership. Offering a closer look at how our teams support patients every day.
Received national recognition: Our organization received national recognition for workplace safety and organizational excellence. These acknowledgments reflect the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of our teams.
Promoted connection: Through Community Health Connect and our social platforms, we reached thousands of people with practical health information and trusted local resources.
And now, as we prepare to celebrate five years of Community Health Connect, we want to hear from you.
Your voice will help shape what comes next:
What topics would you like us to cover in 2026?
What health questions or challenges matter most to you right now?
What stories or supports would you like to see more of?
Click the button below to share your ideas and help us create content that supports your health in meaningful, practical ways.
Thank you for being part of our community and joining us on the second Tuesday of each month. We look forward to another year of learning, connection, and local care.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Supporting seniors through community-based care
By 2030, researchers project that nearly one million people in Canada will be living with dementia.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of dementia and highlight the importance of early support for older adults and their families.
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. While a diagnosis can feel overwhelming, early recognition can help families access care, plan, and better support their loved ones.
Why early recognition matters
Early signs can be subtle and may include:
Memory loss that affects daily activities
Difficulty completing familiar tasks
Confusion about time or place
Noticing changes early allows families to connect with resources sooner and understand what support may be needed.
How our PCN’s Senior Services helps
Our specialized Senior Services team provides integrated, team-based care to older adults aged 65 and up with medical issues. The comprehensive team provides access to physicians, geriatric psychiatry, pharmacy, and nurses certified in seniors' health.
Senior Services can:
Complete comprehensive assessments, including cognitive, functional, environmental, medication, fall, and nutrition screening
Advocate for patients and caregivers
Recognize and support individuals who are isolated or at risk
Help patients navigate healthcare and community support systems
This collaborative approach ensures older adults receive individualized care that reflects their health goals and priorities.
Supporting wellness at home
Many older adults want to stay at home as long as possible. Our team helps with:
Daily routine planning
Medication and health teaching
Fall-prevention strategies
Tips to support cognitive function
Caregivers can also feel overwhelmed. Access to clear information, reassurance, and community resources can make a meaningful difference.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month reminds us that understanding dementia helps reduce stigma and build more inclusive, supportive environments where older adults feel valued and connected.
