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CANADA | Sep 17, 2026
[Article] How age-friendly public spaces support independence and connection
Public spaces greatly affect our everyday lives. Sidewalks, parks, green spaces, and other shared areas allow us to exercise, meet others, participate in communities, and complete errands that sustain our everyday needs. However, public spaces are not always designed with older adults in mind.High c
READ MORE[Article] New report shows Canada must act now on nonprofit care workforce pressures
Ottawa, ON, September 8, 2026 — United Way Centraide Canada’s new report showcases alarming labour force trends in the nonprofit care economy. The report leverages existing Statistics Canada sourc
[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study
Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig
[Article] What do Canadians think of charities and nonprofits?
Highlights from Imagine Canada research
[Participate] Help Improve Air Travel for Older Adults
Researchers at the University of Ottawa want to better understand what makes air travel easier or more challenging for older adults.Who can take part?Adults aged 60+ who have travelled by air in the p
[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession
Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support
[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game
1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation
[Blog] More than a ride: What paratransit means for older adults’ independence
Transportation is much more than getting from point A to point B. It allows older adults to buy groceries, attend healthcare appointments, visit family, engage with their community and practice faith
[Participate] Looking for Health, Housing, and Social Care Providers to Interview
The Aging in the Right Place Partnership research team is working on a project funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The proje
[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study
Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig
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