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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

[Report] Every Voice Counts: Long-Term Care Resident and Visitor Survey Results 2023

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released results from the second provincewide survey of thousands of long-term care residents and their family members.The survey covered 297 publicly subsidiz

[News] Knowledge mobilization project aims to create dementia-inclusive communities

Click HERE to learn moreA team of researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are rolling out a knowledge mobilization (KM) project, which aims to creat

[News] Vancouver senior gets affordable housing at North Arm Co-op

The opening of a new housing co-op is always cause for celebration. One person is celebrating more than most.Last June, Olga Riabova was the first member to move into North Arm Housing Co-operative. L

[Article] Fall-proofing your home – Useful tips for older adults from The National Institute on Ageing

Fall-proofing your home – Useful tips for older adults from The National Institute on AgeingNovember is National Fall Prevention Month and we all have a role to play to better support older Canadian

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: November 2023

Research Spotlight: Canadian Observatory on HomelessnessThe Canadian Observatory on Homelessness (COH) is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH manage The

Holiday Special! Recipes From the Heart Cook Book!

Looking for a gift idea for this holiday season? Gift family and friends “Recipes from the Heart”, a book full of stories to warm the heart and recipes to fill the belly. Take a peek at Mom’s

[News] Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health Developing 3 New Clinical Guidelines

Over the span of 20 years, with the support of leading experts in older adults mental health across Canada, the Coalition produced several clinical guidelines to help support health care professionals

[Research Opportunity] Dementia Research Participants

Volunteers sought for research study! Share your views on support and treatment programs for people with dementia after diagnosis. Help us better understand what hinders and helps seniors and what mat

[News] Creating 'centres of excellence' will help improve senior care in hospitals, says health minister

Health Minister Tom Osborne announced new initiatives to improve access to health care for seniors in Newfoundland and Labrador's major hospitals, but says it will take time before goals are realized.